T he difference between expunging and sealing criminal records can be confusing.
When a criminal history record is sealed, the public will not have access to it. Certain governmental or related entities, primarily those listed in s. 943.059(4)(a), Florida Statutes, have access to sealed record information in its entirety.
When a criminal record has been expunged, those entities which would have access to a sealed record will be informed that the subject of the record has had a record expunged, but would not have access to the record itself without a court order. All they would receive is a caveat statement indicating that “Criminal Information has been Expunged from this Record.”
The Law Office of Rick Yabor, P.A., can assist you in determining whether your record can be expunged/sealed, completing all necessary forms to begin the process, file and attend the appropriate motions/hearings in order to complete the process.