This research guide is compiled by the staff of the Allegheny County Law Library as a list of the Library's resources in addition to external resource links with information regarding Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act.
"Expunge."
(1) To remove information so that there is no trace or indication that such information existed.
(2) to eliminate all identifiers which may be used to trace the identity of an individual, allowing remaining data to be used for statistical purposes.
(3) maintenance of certain information required or authorized under the provisions of section 9122(c) (relating to expungement), when an individual has successfully completed the conditions of any pretrial or posttrial diversion or probation program.
Source: 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 9102 Definitions.
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