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Florida Expungement Laws: Seal vs. Expunge, FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, and Eligibility Rules (2026)
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Florida gives eligible residents two legal tools to limit public access to criminal history records: sealing under and full expungement under § 943.0585, both administered through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), which must issue a Certificate of Eligibility before any court can act.
Information last verified on May 29, 2026. This article has not yet been reviewed by a licensed attorney.
Jurisdiction scope: This page covers Florida state law only. For a 50-state overview see Expungement Laws by State.
Sealing vs. Expungement: Two Separate Tracks
Florida law draws a clear line between sealing a record and expunging it, and the difference matters. Under , sealing makes a criminal history record confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The record still exists in FDLE's system, and a defined set of government agencies retains full access to it. Under , expungement goes further: the court orders the record physically destroyed or obliterated by all agencies that received notice of the expunction. FDLE retains a confidential copy, but that copy is unavailable to the public and most licensing bodies. For sealed records, entitled agencies see the arrest event plus a notation that the record is sealed. For expunged records, those same agencies receive only demographic information and a notation that records have been expunged, without seeing the underlying arrest, charges, or disposition. Sealing is available to a broader population because it covers cases where adjudication was withheld, while expungement generally requires that no conviction occurred and that charges were dismissed, that no charging document was filed, or that a not-guilty verdict or acquittal was entered on all counts.
Key statutes: Fla. Stat. § 943.059 (sealing); (expungement).
Who Qualifies: Core Eligibility Rules
To qualify for either court-ordered sealing or expungement, an applicant must meet several requirements set out in the relevant statute and cross-referenced in § 943.0584. First, the applicant must never have been adjudicated guilty of any criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, in any jurisdiction. Second, the applicant must not have been adjudicated guilty in connection with the specific arrest at issue. Third, the applicant must no longer be under any court supervision, including probation, community control, or any court-ordered condition, arising from that arrest. Fourth, the person must never have previously had a criminal history record sealed or expunged under Florida law, with one limited exception: a record that was sealed at least 10 years ago may qualify for expungement if it is otherwise eligible under § 943.0585. The 10-year clock on a sealed record applies specifically to cases where adjudication was withheld or where all charges were not dismissed before trial. For expungement, the underlying case must also have ended without any conviction: charges were not filed, were dismissed or nolle prossed, or resulted in acquittal or a not-guilty verdict on all counts.
Key statutes: Fla. Stat. § 943.0585(1); Fla. Stat. § 943.059(1); .
Disqualifying Offenses Under § 943.0584
A conviction for any offense listed in § 943.0584 permanently bars sealing or expungement of that criminal record. A separate, broader rule under §§ 943.0585(1)(d) and 943.059(1)(b) bars anyone who has ever been adjudicated guilty of any criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, whether or not it appears on the § 943.0584 list, from sealing or expunging any record. (The felony-only limitation applies to a separate juvenile-delinquency clause in the same subsection, not to adult convictions.) The disqualifying list is long and includes: murder and manslaughter (§§ 782.04, 782.065, 782.07, 782.071, 782.072); terrorism (§ 775.30); sexual offenses under Chapter 794; lewd or lascivious offenses involving persons under 16 (§ 800.04); human trafficking (§ 787.06); kidnapping and false imprisonment (§§ 787.01, 787.02); robbery, carjacking, and home-invasion robbery (§§ 812.13, 812.131, 812.133, 812.135); stalking and aggravated stalking (§ 784.048); aggravated assault and aggravated battery (§§ 784.021, 784.045); domestic battery by strangulation (§ 784.041); arson (§ 806.01); burglary of a dwelling (§ 810.02); voyeurism and digital voyeurism (§§ 810.14, 810.145); drug trafficking (§ 893.135); manufacturing controlled substances under Chapter 893; child abuse and aggravated child abuse (§ 827.03); sexual performance by a child (§ 827.071); selling or buying minors (§ 847.0145); aircraft piracy (§ 860.16); and all offenses that qualify a person as a sexual predator or sexual offender under §§ 775.21 and 943.0435. This list is not exhaustive. Even an arrest that ended without conviction is ineligible for sealing or expungement if the applicant has any prior conviction in the listed categories.
Key statute: .
The FDLE Certificate of Eligibility: Step-by-Step
Neither sealing nor expungement can proceed without a Certificate of Eligibility issued by FDLE. The certificate confirms statutory eligibility but does not guarantee that the court will grant relief. The process requires the following steps.
Step 1 - Obtain and complete the application. Download the application from FDLE's website or request it by email at SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. The form must be signed and dated before a notary public and must include your full name, date of birth, race, sex, mailing and permanent addresses, arresting agency, date of arrest, and the charges.
Step 2 - Gather required documents. You will need a certified copy of the case disposition from the clerk of court in the county where the case was heard. If you completed probation, include documentation of termination. Pre-trial intervention completion certificates are accepted in lieu of a disposition copy.
Step 3 - State attorney certification (expungement only). For expungement applications under § 943.0585, the state attorney or statewide prosecutor must complete and sign a written certification page included in the application.
Step 4 - Obtain a fingerprint card. A law enforcement official must take your fingerprints and stamp the card with the agency's ORI number.
Step 5 - Submit the packet with the $75 fee. FDLE charges a nonrefundable $75 processing fee payable by money order, cashier's check, or personal check. Cash, gift cards, and temporary checks are not accepted.
Step 6 - Wait for FDLE review. Current processing time is over 12 weeks from receipt of a complete packet. FDLE does not expedite applications.
Step 7 - File the court petition. Once you receive the Certificate of Eligibility (valid for 12 months), file a petition with the court that handled the original case. The petition must include the certificate and a sworn statement attesting to eligibility. The state attorney and arresting agency are served and may object. The court has discretion to deny even an otherwise eligible petition.
Key statutes: Fla. Stat. § 943.0585(2); Fla. Stat. § 943.059(2); FDLE Seal and Expunge Process (fdle.state.fl.us/seal-and-expunge-process).
Automatic Sealing Under § 943.0595
Florida's 2019 automatic sealing law, amended in 2023, creates a separate track that requires no application from the person arrested. Under § 943.0595, when a case ends with no charges filed, dismissal or nolle prosequi on all counts, a not-guilty verdict on all counts, or a judgment of acquittal on all counts, the clerk of court transmits the disposition electronically to FDLE, which then seals the record automatically. No application, no fee, and no court petition are required. Automatic sealing is not available for cases involving forcible felonies as defined in § 776.08 or for offenses listed in § 943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I). An important limitation: automatic sealing through § 943.0595 covers the FDLE criminal history record but does not seal records held by local agencies such as county sheriff offices or municipal police departments. There is no lifetime limit on the number of records that qualify for automatic sealing. A record automatically sealed under this section is still subject to the one-lifetime cap if the person later seeks a court-ordered expungement under § 943.0585 for a different arrest.
Key statute: (effective 2019, amended 2023).
Special Expungement Tracks
Florida recognizes several situations where standard eligibility rules do not apply.
Human trafficking victims (§ 943.0583). A person who was a victim of human trafficking may petition to expunge any record arising from an offense committed as part of the trafficking scheme. The applicant need not meet the standard eligibility criteria under § 943.0585.
Lawful self-defense (§ 943.0578). When a prosecutor certifies in writing that charges were not filed or were dismissed because the person acted in lawful self-defense under Chapter 776, the person may apply directly to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility for expungement without meeting standard requirements.
Juvenile diversion (§ 943.0582). A minor who successfully completed an authorized diversion program for a misdemeanor or for a felony that is neither a forcible felony nor a felony involving the manufacture, sale, purchase, transport, possession, or use of a firearm or weapon, and who has no other criminal record, may apply for expungement of the diversion arrest without a court petition.
Administrative expungement for unlawful arrests (§ 943.0581). A person arrested contrary to law or by mistake may apply directly to FDLE for administrative expungement, which does not require a court order.
Key statutes: , 943.0581, 943.0582, 943.0583.
Disclaimer: This page describes Florida expungement and sealing law as of May 29, 2026. It is not legal advice. Laws change, individual circumstances vary, and the court retains discretion to deny any petition. Consult a licensed Florida attorney before taking any action based on this information.
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Last updated: May 29, 2026. Statutes cited reflect their in-force version as of May 29, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you expunge your record in Florida?
You must first apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility ($75 fee, over 12 weeks processing). For expungement under Fla. Stat. § 943.0585, the state attorney must also sign a certification that your case ended without conviction. Once you have the certificate, file a sworn petition with the court that handled your case, serve the state attorney and arresting agency, and await a hearing. The court may grant or deny the petition even if FDLE confirmed eligibility.
What is the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Florida?
Sealing under § 943.059 makes a record confidential but leaves it in FDLE's system; government agencies listed in the statute can still access the full record. Expungement under § 943.0585 goes further: most agencies must physically destroy or obliterate their copies, and entitled agencies receive only demographic information and a notation that a record was expunged, without seeing the underlying arrest or charges. Sealing covers a broader set of outcomes, including adjudication-withheld cases that are not eligible for expungement.
What is the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility and why is it required?
The Certificate of Eligibility is a document issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirming that your record meets the statutory requirements for court-ordered sealing or expungement. Neither § 943.059 nor § 943.0585 allows a court to grant relief without a valid certificate. It costs $75, requires notarized application forms, a certified disposition, a fingerprint card, and for expungements, a state attorney certification. The certificate is valid for 12 months from issue.
Can a felony be expunged in Florida?
A felony charge that was dismissed, not prosecuted, or that resulted in acquittal or a not-guilty verdict may be eligible for expungement under § 943.0585, as long as you were not adjudicated guilty and the offense is not in the disqualifying list under § 943.0584. A felony conviction, meaning a case where you were adjudicated guilty, makes you ineligible for both sealing and expungement of any record. Many serious felony offense categories permanently disqualify a person from relief even if there was no conviction.
How long does Florida expungement take?
The FDLE certificate step alone currently takes more than 12 weeks from receipt of a complete packet. After receiving the certificate, you must file a court petition, serve all parties, and schedule a hearing. Total time from application to final court order typically ranges from six months to over a year depending on court scheduling in your county.
Does Florida have automatic expungement?
Florida does not have automatic expungement. However, § 943.0595 provides for automatic sealing of FDLE criminal history records when a case ends with no charges filed, dismissal, not-guilty verdict, or acquittal on all counts for offenses that are not forcible felonies. The clerk of court transmits the disposition to FDLE, which seals the record without any action by the arrested person. This automatic sealing does not cover records held by local law enforcement agencies.
Can you seal a record and then later expunge it in Florida?
Yes, under a narrow exception in § 943.0585. If your record was court-ordered sealed under § 943.059 and at least 10 years have passed, and the record is otherwise eligible for expungement, you may petition to expunge it. This exception applies specifically to cases where adjudication was withheld or where charges were not dismissed before trial. The one-lifetime limit still applies, so this is your single court-ordered action.
What offenses permanently disqualify you from expungement in Florida?
Florida Statute § 943.0584 lists dozens of offense categories that permanently bar relief, including murder, manslaughter, terrorism, all sexual offenses under Chapter 794, lewd offenses involving persons under 16, human trafficking, kidnapping, robbery, carjacking, home-invasion robbery, stalking, aggravated assault and battery, domestic battery by strangulation, arson, burglary of a dwelling, voyeurism, drug trafficking, child abuse, and all offenses triggering sexual predator or sexual offender registration. A conviction for any listed offense permanently disqualifies that specific record from relief. A separate, broader rule (§§ 943.0585(1)(d), 943.059(1)(b)) bars anyone who has ever been adjudicated guilty of any criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, listed or not, from sealing or expunging any other record, including one from a completely separate arrest.
Updates
Updated this page to reflect Florida Chapter 2026-114 (effective July 1, 2026), which added a new exception letting the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse see expunged or sealed records when screening someone for work with vulnerable populations, and refreshed the statute citation to the current 2026 text.
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Corrected who § 943.0584 actually disqualifies: the statute bars relief only for the specific listed-offense conviction itself, not automatically every other record a person has; the broader lifetime bar for any felony adjudication comes from a different statute.
Corrected the scope of Florida's lifetime adjudication-of-guilt bar: it applies to any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) under §§ 943.0585(1)(d) and 943.059(1)(b), not just felonies; the felony-only limitation applies to a separate juvenile-delinquency clause.
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§ 943.0578Lawful self-defense expunction.In force
(1) Notwithstanding the eligibility requirements defined in s. 943.0585(1) and (2), the department shall issue a certificate of eligibility for expunction under this section to a person who is the subject of a criminal history record if that person has obtained, and submitted to the department, on a form provided by the department, a written, certified statement from the appropriate state attorney or statewide prosecutor which states whether an information, indictment, or other charging document was not filed or was dismissed by the state attorney, or dismissed by the court, because it was found that the person acted in lawful self-defense pursuant to chapter 776. (2) Each petition to expunge a criminal history record pursuant to this section must be accompanied by:(a) A valid certificate of eligibility for expunction issued by the department pursuant to this section; and (b) The petitioner’s sworn statement attesting that the petitioner is eligible for such an expunction to the best of his or her knowledge or belief. Any person who knowingly provides false information on such sworn statement to the court commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 1 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2019
Leading cases: In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.692 and 3.989 - 2019 Fast-Track Report (Supreme Court of Florida 2019)
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§ 943.0581Administrative expunction for arrests made contrary to law or by mistake.In force
(1) Notwithstanding any law dealing generally with the preservation and destruction of public records, the department may adopt a rule pursuant to chapter 120 for the administrative expunction of any nonjudicial record of an arrest of a minor or an adult made contrary to law or by mistake. (2) A law enforcement agency shall apply to the department in the manner prescribed by rule for the administrative expunction of any nonjudicial record of any arrest of a minor or an adult who is subsequently determined by the agency, at its discretion, or by the final order of a court of competent jurisdiction, to have been arrested contrary to law or by mistake. (3) An adult or, in the case of a minor child, the parent or legal guardian of the minor child, may apply to the department in the manner prescribed by rule for the administrative expunction of any nonjudicial record of an arrest alleged to have been made contrary to law or by mistake, provided that the application is supported by the endorsement of the head of the arresting agency or his or her designee or the state attorney of the judicial circuit in which the arrest occurred or his or her designee.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 2 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2021
Leading cases: Lewis v. State (District Court of Appeal of Florida 1998, 711 So. 2d 174) · Halmu v. Beck, Jr. (District Court, S.D. Florida 2021)
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§ 943.0582Diversion program expunction.In force
(1) Notwithstanding any law dealing generally with the preservation and destruction of public records, the department shall adopt rules to provide for the expunction of a nonjudicial record of the arrest of a minor who has successfully completed a diversion program. (2) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Diversion program” means a program under s. 985.12, s. 985.125, s. 985.155, or s. 985.16 or a program to which a referral is made by a state attorney under s. 985.15. (b) “Expunction” has the same meaning ascribed in and effect as s. 943.0585, except that:1. Section 943.0585(6)(b) does not apply, except that the criminal history record of a person whose record is expunged pursuant to this section shall be made available only to criminal justice agencies for the purpose of:a. Determining eligibility for diversion programs; b. A criminal investigation; or c. Making a prosecutorial decision under s. 985.15. 2. Records maintained by local criminal justice agencies in the county in which the arrest occurred that are eligible for expunction pursuant to this section shall be sealed as the term is used in s. 943.059.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
§ 943.0583Human trafficking victim expunction.In force
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Human trafficking” has the same meaning as provided in s. 787.06. (b) “Official documentation” means any documentation issued by a federal, state, or local agency tending to show a person’s status as a victim of human trafficking. (c) “Victim of human trafficking” means a person subjected to coercion, as defined in s. 787.06, for the purpose of being used in human trafficking, a child under 18 years of age subjected to human trafficking, or an individual subjected to human trafficking as defined by federal law. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the filing of a petition as provided in this section, any court in the circuit in which the petitioner was arrested, so long as the court has jurisdiction over the class of offense or offenses sought to be expunged, may order a criminal justice agency to expunge the criminal history record of a victim of human trafficking who complies with the requirements of this section. A petition need not be filed in the court where the petitioner’s criminal proceeding or proceedings originally occurred.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 11 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2024
Leading cases: In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE-2018 REGULAR-CYCLE REPORT. (Supreme Court of Florida 2018, 265 So. 3d 494) · In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure (Supreme Court of Florida 2013, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 890) · In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure - 2021 Fast-Track Report (Supreme Court of Florida 2021)
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§ 943.0584Criminal history records ineligible for court-ordered expunction or court-ordered sealing.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) As used in this section, the term “conviction” means a determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, or if the defendant was a minor, a finding that the defendant committed or pled guilty or nolo contendere to committing a delinquent act, regardless of whether adjudication of delinquency is withheld. (2) A criminal history record is ineligible for a certificate of eligibility for expunction or a court-ordered expunction pursuant to s. 943.0585 or a certificate of eligibility for sealing or a court-ordered sealing pursuant to s. 943.059 if the record is a conviction for any of the following offenses:(a) Sexual misconduct, as defined in s. 393.135, s. 394.4593, or s. 916.1075; (b) Illegal use of explosives, as defined in chapter 552; (c) Terrorism, as defined in s. 775.30; (d) Murder, as defined in s. 782.04, s. 782.065, or s. 782.09; (e) Manslaughter or homicide, as defined in s. 782.07, s. 782.071, or s. 782.072; (f) Assault or battery, as defined in ss.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Also relied on in: CPS Case Laws: How Long Does a CPS Finding Stay on Your Record?
§ 943.0585Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.In forcecited in 4 of our articles
(1) ELIGIBILITY.—A person is eligible to petition a court to expunge a criminal history record if:(a) An indictment, information, or other charging document was not filed or issued in the case giving rise to the criminal history record. (b) An indictment, information, or other charging document was filed or issued in the case giving rise to the criminal history record, was dismissed or nolle prosequi by the state attorney or statewide prosecutor, or was dismissed by a court of competent jurisdiction or a judgment of acquittal was rendered by a judge, or a verdict of not guilty was rendered by a judge or jury. (c) The person is not seeking to expunge a criminal history record that is ineligible for court-ordered expunction under s. 943.0584. (d) The person has never, as of the date the application for a certificate of expunction is filed, been adjudicated guilty in this state of a criminal offense or been adjudicated delinquent in this state for committing any felony or any of the following misdemeanors, unless the record of such adjudication of delinquency has been expunged pursuant to s. 943.0515:1. Assault, as defined in s. 784.011; 2. Battery, as defined in s. 784.03; 3.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 27 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2024
Leading cases: Randall v. Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2001, 791 So. 2d 1238) · State v. Silva (District Court of Appeal of Florida 1997, 691 So. 2d 529) · In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.692 and 3.989 - 2019 Fast-Track Report (Supreme Court of Florida 2019)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record? (2026), Florida Background Check Laws (2026 Guide), Florida DUI Laws: Penalties, BAC Limit & License (2026)
§ 943.059Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records.In forcecited in 3 of our articles
(1) ELIGIBILITY.—A person is eligible to petition a court to seal a criminal history record when:(a) The criminal history record is not ineligible for court-ordered sealing under s. 943.0584. (b) The person has never, before the date the application for a certificate of eligibility is filed, been adjudicated guilty in this state of a criminal offense, or been adjudicated delinquent in this state for committing any felony or any of the following misdemeanor offenses, unless the record of such adjudication of delinquency has been expunged pursuant to s. 943.0515:1. Assault, as defined in s. 784.011; 2. Battery, as defined in s. 784.03; 3. Assault on a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, or other specified officers, as defined in s. 784.07(2)(a); 4. Carrying a concealed weapon, as defined in s. 790.01(2); 5. Open carrying of a weapon, as defined in s. 790.053; 6. Unlawful possession or discharge of a weapon or firearm at a school-sponsored event or on school property, as defined in s. 790.115; 7. Unlawful use of destructive devices or bombs, as defined in s. 790.1615(1); 8. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor, as defined in s. 790.22(5); 9.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 37 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2024
Leading cases: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure (Supreme Court of Florida 2000, 794 So. 2d 457) · J.A.H. v. State (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2016, 198 So. 3d 884) · In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE-2018 REGULAR-CYCLE REPORT. (Supreme Court of Florida 2018, 265 So. 3d 494)
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Also relied on in: Florida Court Records: How to Search by County, What's Public, and How Sealing Works
§ 943.0595Automatic sealing of criminal history records; confidentiality of related court records.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) RULEMAKING.—Notwithstanding any law dealing generally with the preservation and destruction of public records, the department shall adopt rules addressing the automatic sealing of any criminal history record of a minor or an adult described in this section. (2) ELIGIBILITY.—(a) The department shall automatically seal a criminal history record that does not result from an indictment, information, or other charging document for a forcible felony as defined in s. 776.08 or for an offense enumerated in s. 943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), if:1. An indictment, information, or other charging document was not filed or issued in the case giving rise to the criminal history record. 2. An indictment, information, or other charging document was filed in the case giving rise to the criminal history record, but was dismissed or nolle prosequi by the state attorney or statewide prosecutor or was dismissed by a court of competent jurisdiction as to all counts. However, a person is not eligible for automatic sealing under this section if the dismissal was pursuant to s. 916.145 or s. 985.19. 3. A not guilty verdict was rendered by a judge or jury as to all counts.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 2 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2025
Leading cases: SC2023-1320 (Supreme Court of Florida 2023) · Doe (District Court, M.D. Florida 2025)
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Sources and References
- Florida Statute 943.0585 Court-Ordered Expunction(flsenate.gov)
- Florida Statute 943.059 Court-Ordered Sealing(leg.state.fl.us)
- Florida Statute 943.0584 Disqualifying Offenses(flsenate.gov)
- Florida Statute 943.0595 Automatic Sealing(flsenate.gov)
- Florida Statute 943.0578 Lawful Self-Defense Expungement(flsenate.gov)
- Florida Statute 943.0583 Human Trafficking Expungement(flsenate.gov)
- Florida Statute 943.0582 Juvenile Diversion Expungement(flsenate.gov)
- Florida Statute 943.0581 Administrative Expungement(flsenate.gov)
- FDLE Seal and Expunge Process(fdle.state.fl.us)
- FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Instructions(fdle.state.fl.us)
- FDLE Frequently Asked Questions(fdle.state.fl.us)
- FDLE Entities Entitled to Access Sealed and Expunged Records(fdle.state.fl.us)