Does anyone actually get their record expunged in Wisconsin?

Does anyone actually get their record expunged in Wisconsin?

Reading Time: 4 minutes A Wisconsin Watch reader asks: The state expungement statute seems very strict. Does anyone actually get their record expunged? Is it easier to get a pardon or commutation from the governor? Why is it so difficult? While it is certainly possible for people to get their records expunged, the laws and conditions surrounding expungement remain nuanced. Expungement seals a person’s criminal records, meaning the public can no …

Here’s how to get a conviction record expunged in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin Watch reader asks: The state expungement statute seems very strict. Does anyone actually get their record expunged? Is it easier to get a pardon or commutation from the governor? Why is it so difficult? While it is certainly possible for people to get their records expunged, the laws and conditions surrounding expungement remain nuanced. Expungement seals a person’s criminal records, meaning the public can no longer access them throu…

Does anyone actually get their record expunged in Wisconsin? Estimates put the number at 2k

A Wisconsin Watch reader asks: The state expungement statute seems very strict. Does anyone actually get their record expunged? Is it easier to get a pardon or commutation from the governor? Why is it so difficult? This story also appeared in WisconsinWatch.org While it is certainly possible for people to get their records expunged, the laws and conditions surrounding expungement remain nuanced. Expungement seals a pe…