MIKE HAMMOND

Expungement Information

What is an expungement?

An expungement is a formal request to remove a public criminal record.

Expungement Screening

With a goal of providing better customer service, the Criminal Court Clerk and the District Attorney General will have staff available to assist with the processing of Expungement applications. Please bring all Expungement requests during the Screening hours listed below:

Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Fourth Sessions Courtroom
City-County Building Main Floor

Do I qualify for an expungement?

Only three types of criminal cases are eligible for expungement.

Type One Expungement

• A case that resulted in a Pretrial Diversion.
• All court costs and fines must be paid in full.
• A non-refundable $100.00 fee is required.
• You can download an Expungement form.
• You can download complete filing instructions for this type of expungement.

Type Two Expungement

• Pursuant to T.C.A. § 40-32-101(g), certain convictions are eligible for expungement.  If your conviction occurred within Knox County, you can request an Expungement of Conviction Packet by appearing at the Office of the District Attorney General, or by calling their office at 865.215.2515.  The Office of the Court Clerk is unable to provide information regarding eligibility.
• For more information, or to download the Expungement of Conviction Packet, click on this link to the District Attorney’s webpage.
• All court costs and fines must be paid in full.
• A non-refundable $100.00 fee is required.

Type Three Expungement

• A Knox County case that was Dismissed, Nolle Prosequi, No True Bill or Not Guilty
• There is no filing fee for this type of expungement.
• You can download an Expungement form.
• You can download complete filing instructions for this type of expungement.

Type Four Expungement

• A case that resulted in a Judicial Diversion.
• All court costs and fines must be paid in full.
• A non-refundable $100.00 fee is required.
• You can download an Expungement form.
• You can download complete filing instructions for this type of expungement.