Record Sealing & Expungement Resources

Beginning on July 1, 2026, Virginia's new criminal record sealing laws (Va. Code § 19.2-392.5 et seq.) will take effect. These statutes allow certain criminal convictions and non-convictions to be sealed, removing them from public view and making them accessible only by court order for specific reasons. The laws provide for both automatic sealing of eligible offenses and the sealing of others through a petition process.

VIDC Sealing & Expungement Contact & Resources

Lauren McGarry
Expungement and Sealing Resource Attorney
lmcgarry@vadefenders.org  |  (804) 662-7249 ext. 129

Additional Resources:

• Virginia State Crime Commission (Record sealing and expungement resources and FAQ)
• Virginia Judiciary - Online Case Information System (Search and view court case information)
• Virginia State Police Virginia Criminal History Record Check (Obtain a copy of your criminal record)