Illinois Legal Aid Online's guide explains the basics of expunging or sealing an Illinois criminal record, including how eligibility depends on the case outcome, the type of crime, and time passed since the case ended. It pairs a step-by-step How-To guide with an Easy Form program that prepares the court paperwork, and notes the New Leaf program providing free attorney help for cannabis-related expungements.
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