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If you’re living with a criminal record in Indiana, it can feel like your past is stamped on your forehead. Job applications, apartment hunting, school, even coaching your kid’s team can bring up the same anxiety: “Will this show up? Will they say no because of it?” Expungement exists to give people a second chance. But many people still wonder: is expungement really worth it?  For most eligible people, the answer is yes. Better Job Opportunities Employers routinely run backg

For many people, a criminal record isn’t just ink on paper —it’s a door that quietly closes opportunities long after the courtroom is cleared. Whether it was a minor mistake from your youth or a one-time charge that doesn’t reflect who you are today, the weight of a record can affect everything from housing and employment to mental health and self-worth. Indiana’s expungement law recognizes that people can grow and change. It’s a legal tool—but more than that, it’s a second c

One of the most important—yet often overlooked—aspects of Indiana’s expungement law is that you can generally only file once. That means your petition must include all eligible convictions across all counties. Missing a case could mean it remains on your record permanently. Why This Rule Exists Indiana’s expungement statute was designed to offer a second chance, not multiple chances. Lawmakers built in a “one-and-done” rule to encourage individuals to be thorough and intentio