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Louisiana Expungement

Basic Louisiana forms for expunging a criminal record in some situations.

Basic Expungement Information from the Justice and Accountability Center

There have been changes to the law since this resource was first posted. For updated information, please see the resources listed below. 

Your first stop: go here to the site of the Justice & Accountability Center (JAC) for the latest information and resources for expungements, or use the link below:

https://www.jaclouisiana.org/expungements

There are several new laws about expungements. To learn more about changes to the law, including developments for 2020, go to this page on the site of the Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana, or to the link below: 

https://www.jaclouisiana.org/clean-slate#:~:text=ACT%2078%20(formerly%20HB%2D241,for%20greater%20reentry%20success%20sooner.

Here is the expungement FAQ from the Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana, plus a link below: 

https://www.jaclouisiana.org/expungements