DOROTHY BROWN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Richard J. Daley Center Room 1001 Chicago, Illinois 60602 312-603-5030 FAX 312-603-4557 www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Jalyne Strong (312) 603-5690 jrstrong@cookcountycourt.com The Clerk of the Circuit Court, the State s Attorney, the Public Defender and Other Agencies to Host a Full Service, Community-Based, Adult and Juvenile Expungement Summit at Roberto Clemente Community Academy Chicago (May 6, 2008) - The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Honorable Richard Devine, State s Attorney of Cook County; the Cook County Public Defender, and an array of governmental, legal, community and religious organizations and agencies, will sponsor an Adult and Juvenile Expungement Summit at Roberto Clemente Community Academy, 1147 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, on Saturday, June 7, 2008; registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This full-service, community-based Expungement Summit has been extremely successful for the last three years, attracting 2,500 to 3,000 people per year who sought to improve their ability to obtain employment by having expungeable offenses removed from their criminal histories. Previous summits were held at Austin High School, DuSable High School, and Chicago Vocational Career Academy. At the summit, volunteer attorneys assist participants with the preparation of applications for the filing of petitions that qualify for expungement and sealing. The State s Attorney, Chicago Police Department and Illinois State Police holds information sessions on their expungement petition review process. Sessions will be offered on Criminal and Financial Identity Theft presented by the State Appellate Defender (criminal) and the Illinois Attorney General (financial). Additionally, a new feature this year will be sessions on citizenship presented by Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights; Centro Sin Fronteras; and Rainbow PUSH Latino Chapter. Individuals who do not qualify for expungement may attend a panel discussion conducted by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to learn about Certificates of Good Conduct and Relief from Disabilities, as well as how to prepare letters for clemency and/or pardons from the governor. Other agencies will provide information on employment, job training, health care, housing, voter registration and other services for ex-offenders. The Illinois Department of Employment Security will hold an information session on job placement for ex-offenders. To have a petition filed on site, the petitioner must bring a rap sheet (criminal history) and filing fees, which may include $60 for the Clerk's Office, $60 for the Illinois State Police, $9 per certified disposition (adult cases) or $4 per certified disposition (juvenile cases). If the case is a Page 1 of 2
Class 4 Felony drug case, the petitioner will have to provide the results of a drug test taken within the past 30 days. This is an opportunity for individuals to expunge their court records; a second chance for them to be law-abiding, productive members of society, said Clerk Brown. We are attempting to remove as many impediments as possible for people who are attempting to better themselves and their quality of life. The Expungement Summit is being sponsored by: the Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Honorable Richard Devine, State s Attorney of Cook County; Cook County Public Defender; Baptist Ministers Conference of Chicago; Cabrini Green Legal Aid; CAPS; Chicago Police Department; Chicago Public Schools; Cook County Bar Association; Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois State Appellate Defender; Illinois State Police; NAACP; Pastors United for Change; Prisoner Review Board; Safer Foundation; and Westside Ministers Coalition. Page 2 of 2
Fact Sheet Expunged Records vs. Sealed Records When a record is expunged, it is physically destroyed by the agency, as if it never existed. When an Illinois State Police record is sealed, it is no longer available to a potential employer or other members of the Public, but can still be seen by law enforcement agencies. When a Clerk s Office record is sealed it can be viewed by a potential employer or members of the public by a judge s order. Adult Expungement and Sealing Why Individuals File for Expungement or Sealing Petitions To obtain an apartment or housing To join the Armed Forces, such as the Army, Navy or Air Force To open any child development center that is facilitated by the State of Illinois Department To obtain employment To attain certification for occupations, such as those in the medical or legal fields To immigrate To adopt For marital reasons Gases That Can Be Expunged Cases in which you were acquitted, released without conviction (including cases in which you were not charged), there was on not guilty finding or no probable cause finding, or nolle prosequi (the state did not go forward with your case). Some cases for which you received misdemeanor supervision. Certain felony offenses can be expunged after successful termination of probation* *For a comprehensive list of expungeable cases, please visit the website: www.cookcountyclerkof court.org or call (312) 603-5200 for more information. Cases That CANNOT Be Expunged CONVICTION, including: A quilty plea, guilty finding or guilty verdict resulting in a sentence other than probation under the Cannabis, Controlled Substances, Steroid Control or Alcohol and Drug Dependency Acts Probation (except under the Cannabis, Controlled Substances, Steroid Control or Alcohol and Drug Dependency Acts) Cases where the defendant was granted supervision for or was convicted of a sexual offense committed against a minor under 18 years of age Conditional Discharge Time Considered Served D.U.I. Supervision Juvenile Expungement Why Individuals File for Expungement The majority of juvenile arrest records are reported to the Illinois State Police Department and shared with the FBA. Arrest records are accessible to potential employers, the fact of which may hinder an applicant s employment opportunities. Individuals have lost job or face losing their jobs because their arrest or court cases are not expunged. It is easier to apply for school loans and for admission to universities and law schools that require disclosure of an arrest or court case history. Cases That Can Be Expunged All arrests that did not result in court petitions. All juvenile court cases EXCEPT for convictions of First Degree Murder and Criminal Sexual Assault. ** There are fees associated with expungement and sealing. Please visit the website www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org for more information. This fact sheet is not a substitute for professional legal advice.
THE HONORABLE DOROTHY BROWN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY Along with Honorable Richard Devine, State s Attorney of Cook County, the Cook County Public Defender; Baptist Ministers Conference of Chicago; Cabrini Green Legal Aid; CAPS; Chicago Police Department; Chicago Public Schools; Cook County Bar Association; Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois State Appellate Defender; Illinois State Police; NAACP; Pastors United for Change; Prisoner Review Board; Safer Foundation; and the Westside Ministers Coalition present an EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 A FULL SERVICE EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT: ADULT & JUVENILE APPLICATION, PREPARATION, FILING ONLY APPLIES TO INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Registration at 8:30 a.m.; Doors close at 6 p.m. ROBERTO CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ACADEMY 1147 N. WESTERN AVE. Bringing Expungement Services to the Community Information on Job Training, Housing and Other Community Resources will be Available ADULT FELONY Expungable Cases where a person was arrested but not charged, or was acquitted; or the case was dismissed; or the case had a not guilty finding, a no probable cause finding, was stricken off the call with leave to reinstate (SOL), non-suited, or nolle prosequi. (If whole record qualifies, expungable immediately. Sealable 3 years after date of acquittal, etc.) Expungable Cases where a person was given probation for first violation possession of cannabis/marijuana or controlled substances ( 1410 or 710 probation). (If whole record qualifies, expungable 5 years after termination of probation. Sealable 4 years after termination of probation.) Sealable Cases where a person was convicted of Class 4 felony prostitution, possession of cannabis or controlled substance. (Sealable 4 years after completion of sentence.) For cannabis and controlled substance, the results of a drug test must be attached to the petition, taken within the previous 30 days. A drug test may be obtained from Accu-Lab Medical Testing (Anytime), 1300 S. Wabash, (312) 939-3535. You must bring a copy of this flyer, a photo ID and the $22 (CASH ONLY) drug-screening fee. SUMMIT FEES Rap Sheet $16-$20 Chicago Police Department (for Adult cases) Pickup and bring to Summit 3510 S. Michigan (312) 745-5570 Adult Certified $9 per case Clerk of Circuit Court Disposition(s) (312-603-4641) or at Summit Adult Filing Fee $60 per petition At Summit Juvenile Filing Fee $64 At Summit Illinois State Police Fee $60 per petition At Summit NEW THIS YEAR! Information on Citizenship presented by ICIRR Centro Sin Fronteras, and Rainbow PUSH Latino Chapter Information on Identity Theft (Criminal and Financial) presented by the offices of the State Appellate Defender and the State Attorney General ADULT MISDEMEANOR (Continued) Expungable Cases where a person was given supervision under the crime victims compensation act, Article 11 of the Criminal Code (sex offenses), solicitation of a minor to engage in dog fighting, humane care for animals act, or sex offender registration act offenses involving persons over 18. (If whole record qualifies, expungable 2 years after completion of supervision. Sealable 3 years after completion of supervision.) Expungable Cases where a person was given supervision for criminal sexual abuse of a person over 18, domestic battery, uninsured motor vehicle, suspended registration for non-insurance, display of false insurance, scrap processor to keep records, reckless driving, or retail theft. (If whole record qualifies, expungable 5 years after termination of supervision. Sealable 3 years after termination of supervision.) Expungable Cases where a person was given probation for possession of cannabis or controlled substances ( 710 or 1410 probation). (If whole record qualifies, expungable 5 years after termination of probation. Sealable 4 years after termination of probation.) Not Expungable or Sealable All other felony convictions. ( Convictions include guilty plea, guilty finding, guilty verdict, time considered served, payment of a fine, conditional discharge, probation, prison time, or a sentence to time in Cook County Jail.) ADULT MISDEMEANOR Expungable Cases where a person was arrested but not charged, or was acquitted; or the case was dismissed; or the case had a not guilty finding, a no probable cause finding, was stricken off the call with leave to reinstate (SOL), non-suited, or nolle prosequi. (If whole record qualifies, expungable immediately. Sealable 3 years after date of acquittal, etc.) Expungable Cases where a person was given supervision for any other offense (other than DUI and sex offenses committed against a person under 18). (If whole record qualifies, expungable 2 years after completion of supervision. Sealable 3 years after completion of supervision.) Sealable Cases where a person was convicted (without supervision) of a misdemeanor offense not listed above (other than DUI and sex offenses committed against a person under 18). (Sealable 4 years after completion of the sentence.) Not Expungable or Sealable Cases where a person was convicted or given supervision or probation for DUI or for any sexual offense against a minor under 18 years old. Expungable If a person is 17 years of age and was arrested without a petition for delinquency, there was a not delinquent finding, s/he successfully completed supervision for a crime, or there was adjudication of an offense that would be a Class B Misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, or petty business offense JUVENILE if committed by an adult, and all juvenile court proceedings against the person have been terminated, whichever is later. Expungable If a person is 21 years of age or older and 5 years have elapsed since all juvenile proceedings against him/her have been terminated, whichever is later (unless adjudication for first-degree murder or a sex offense). Not Expungable Adjudications for first-degree murder or sex offenses. Volunteer Attorneys Will Be On Site to Help with Expungement and Sealing Applications For Additional Information, Call (312) 603-5200 or (312) 603-4719
BORRA TU RECORD CRIMINAL LA HONORABLE DOROTHY BROWN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY Junto con el Honorable Richard Devine, State s Attorney of Cook County, Cook County Public Defender; Baptist Ministers Conference of Chicago; Cabrini Green Legal Aid; CAPS; Chicago Police Department; Chicago Public Schools; Cook County Bar Association; Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois State Appellate Defender; Illinois State Police; NAACP; Pastors United for Change; Prisoner Review Board; Safer Foundation; and the Westside Ministers Coalition presentan una CUMBRE PARA BORRAR RECORD CRIMINALES SABADO, JUNIO 7, 2008 ROBERTO CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ACADEMY 1147 N. WESTERN AVE., CHICAGO Registracion empieza a las 8:30 a.m.; Puertas Cierran a las 6p.m. APLICACIÓN, PREPARACIÓN, Y PROCEDIMIENTO SOLO APLICA A INCIDENTES QUE OCURRIERON EN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Expungement en Felonias para Adultos Sellar Felonias de Adultos Misdemeanor Expungement para Adultos Expungement de el Record Juvenile Es necesario traer su Historial de Arresto a la Cumbre Es necesario obtener un examen de drogas para casos de arrestos que resultan en felonias Clase 4 (Examenes disponibles en ACCU-Lab Medical Testing, 1300 S. Wabash, 312-939-3535; Traiga este folleto, su Identificacion y el costo sera de $22, effectivo solamente] Abogados Voluntarios [Bilingues] Informacion en Ciudadania ofrecido por Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights, Centro Sin Fronteras, and Rainbow PUSH Latino Chapter Robo de Indentidad (Criminal y Financiero) Informacion en Recursos Comunitarios Historial de Arrestos (Adultos solamente) Disposición Certificada para Adultos Costo de Aplicación Por Adulto Costo de Aplicación PorJoven Policia de el Estado de Illinois INFORMACION EN: Honorarios en la Cumbre $16-$20 Recojer y traer a la cumbre Departamento de Policia de Chicago 3510 S. Michigan (312) 745-5570 $9 Por Caso Clerk of the Circuit Court (312-603-4641) ó puede obtener en la cumbre $60 Por Petición Puede ser obtenida en la Cumbre Puede ser obtenida en la Cumbre Puede ser obtenida en la Cumbre Para Informacion Adicional, Llamar (312) 603-5200 ó (312) 603-4719 $ 64 $60 Por Petición
CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RECORDS THE HONORABLE DOROTHY BROWN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY Along with Honorable Richard Devine, State s Attorney of Cook County, Cook County Public Defender; Baptist Ministers Conference of Chicago; Cabrini Green Legal Aid; CAPS; Chicago Police Department; Chicago Public Schools; Cook County Bar Association; Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois State Appellate Defender; Illinois State Police; NAACP; Pastors United for Change; Prisoner Review Board; Safer Foundation; and the Westside Ministers Coalition present an EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 ADULT & JUVENILE ROBERTO CLEMENTE COMMUNITY ACADEMY 1147 N. WESTERN AVE., CHICAGO Registration at 8:30 a.m.; Doors close at 6 p.m. APPLICATION, PREPARATION, FILING ONLY APPLIES TO INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Adult Felony Expungement Adult Felony Sealings Adult Misdemeanor Expungement Juvenile Record Expungement Bring your Rap Sheet (Criminal History) Drug test results necessary for Class 4 Felony drug cases (Testing available at ACCU-Lab Medical Testing (anytime), 1300 S. Wabash, 312-939- 3535; Take this flyer, photo ID and $22 fee, cash only) Volunteer Attorneys [Bilingual] On Site to Help with Expungement and Sealing Applications ON SITE INFORMATION ON: Citizenship from the Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights, Centro Sin Fronteras, and Rainbow PUSH Latino Chapter Identity Theft (Criminal and Financial) Job Training, Housing and Community Resources SUMMIT FEES Rap Sheet $16-$20 Chicago Police Department (for Adult cases) Pickup and 3510 S. Michigan bring to Summit (312) 745-5570 Adult Certified $9 per case Clerk of Circuit Court Disposition(s) (312-603-4641) or at Summit Adult Filing Fee $60 per petition At Summit Juvenile Filing Fee $64 At Summit Illinois State Police Fee $60 per petition At Summit For Additional Information, Call (312) 603-5200 or (312) 603-4719