Anyone who has had their record expunged should read these comments from a NJ attorney including:
Q: What records are actually expunged?
A: The records which are actually expunged include complaints, warrants, arrests, commitments, processing records, fingerprints, photographs, index cards, “rap sheets”, and judicial docket records.
NOTE:
A State expungement also removes the Federal disqualification for convicted felons purchasing or possessing firearms. At one time, an individual needed a Federal relief from disabilities even though they had a State expungement. Under the 1986 Gun Owners Protection Act, this was changed so that the Federal government recognizes State expungement. This expressed recognition may be found under U.S.C.A. Title 18, 921 (a)(20).
Expungement of an otherwise qualifying offense also removes a person from being subjected to the Lautenberg Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Gun Ban.
Link here:
http://www.evannappen.com/expungements.html
Q: What records are actually expunged?
A: The records which are actually expunged include complaints, warrants, arrests, commitments, processing records, fingerprints, photographs, index cards, “rap sheets”, and judicial docket records.
NOTE:
A State expungement also removes the Federal disqualification for convicted felons purchasing or possessing firearms. At one time, an individual needed a Federal relief from disabilities even though they had a State expungement. Under the 1986 Gun Owners Protection Act, this was changed so that the Federal government recognizes State expungement. This expressed recognition may be found under U.S.C.A. Title 18, 921 (a)(20).
Expungement of an otherwise qualifying offense also removes a person from being subjected to the Lautenberg Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Gun Ban.
Link here:
http://www.evannappen.com/expungements.html