expunction
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Justice James Kitchens, in a dissent, argued that there are state and federal court decisions that support a determination that a pardon renders a conviction moot and mandates expunction.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2014
Justice Leslie King said there is no state law that allows for an expunction after a criminal defendant receives an executive pardon.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2014
She said no state law provides for expunction upon the grant of an executive pardon.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2014
Prosecutors say Mississippi laws provide for expunction of records under limited circumstances, but none applies to a governor’s pardon.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2014
After the division I think Lord Althorp at once rose and moved the expunction of the proceedings from the votes or journals; a severe rebuke to the mover.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by John Morley