Under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2, if a person who was charged with a crime subsequently receives an acquittal, has a nolle prosequi taken, or the charge is otherwise dismissed, the person may be eligible to have the charge(s) expunged. An expungement involves the removal of police and court records regarding the charge(s). Common reasons a person may want to seek an expungement include:
- Maintaining a clean criminal history record
- Security Clearance
- Background Checks
- Avoiding Public Scrutiny