expunction

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Special Assistant Attorney General Lisa Blount said in a response that several laws provide for expunction of criminal records under limited circumstances.

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

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

The judge denied the request, saying state law does not allow expunction of her record.

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 Morley, John