If you have been charged with a crime, including a traffic violation for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed, you may file a petition for expungement if:

-          You were found not guilty

-          The charge was dismissed

-          The charge resulted in probation before judgment (excluding charges of driving while under the influence or driving while impaired)

-          The State’s Attorney did not prosecute (nol prosequi) your charge

-          The Court indefinitely postponed your case (stet)

-          Your case was compromised (settled)

-          You were convicted of only one non-violent criminal act and you were granted a full and unconditional pardon by the Governor