If you feel that you have an offense that is eligible for expungement in Utah, the next step is to apply for a certificate of eligibility with the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). The application form must be filled in correctly with all the required information and an application fee must be included with the form. Once it’s filled out, send it to BCI via mail or email and wait for a reply. If the BCI determines that you are eligible for expungement in Utah, they will send you a certificate of eligibility with all the eligible cases.
You then have 180 days to file a petition with the court. If you do not file within 180 days, the certificate of eligibility expires, and you will need to apply again. Making sure you have the correct information, and that you apply on time, is something an experienced expungement attorney can help you with. They can guide you through the steps, make sure that the process is carried out effectively and efficiently, and answer any questions you may have to help get your record expunged.
