Case Ended. What Happens to the Record?
A dismissal, acquittal, withhold, or completed case can end the prosecution without ending the public record. The final pathway is to determine what relief Florida law actually permits.
No file, nolle prosequi, dismissal, not guilty, acquittal, withhold, and adjudication of guilt create different routes.
A record may already be automatically sealed at FDLE and the clerk while local agency records remain.
Prior adjudications, prior court-ordered relief, supervision, and offense exclusions can change eligibility.
Choose the category that fits your case.
Start with how the case ended. Select one of the three paths below.
No File or Acquitted
or Adjudication
or Status Check
Not sure which route fits? Open the Sealing & Expungement issue-area guide or have counsel review the docket and final disposition.
The defense does not have to end at the final court date.
When Florida law permits record relief, the last step is to make sure the public record reflects the best lawful outcome available.