Want a Clean Record? Why Now Is the Best Time to Get Your Indiana Expungement

As of July 1, 2025, Indiana’s expungement laws have officially changed. If you’ve ever thought about clearing your criminal or eviction record, now is the time to take action.

Under the new law Senate Enrolled Act 281, expungement petitions must now include a chronological case summary, or they risk being delayed or rejected. Even more importantly, the law blocks expungement for people convicted of serious violent felony firearm charges and some CDL-related offenses. Also, juvenile records no longer seal automatically. Young adults must now file a petition just like everyone else.

Two other new laws make it easier to clean up some non-criminal records. If you were involved in a red flag firearm case and a judge found you not dangerous, that case must now be automatically erased. Also, many eviction cases will be sealed automatically once a money judgment is paid in full.

But here’s the catch: Indiana courts already have long wait times, and the July changes will bring a flood of new filings. Getting started now could save you months, maybe even years, of waiting. And with background checks becoming more common and continuous, clearing your record now protects your future job, housing, and education opportunities.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Brinkley Law helps people across Indiana prepare and file strong expungement petitions with no hidden fees. Reach out today for a case review and take the first step toward a clean future.