Note: The links and statutes were last checked on February 2, 2026. If you're looking at this after that date, please check yourself to make sure everything is still accurate.
Illinois has one of the broadest sealing and expungement laws in the nation and, after passing HB1836, it will be the broadest in the nation with automatic sealing of millions of records to take place starting in January 2029.
The following statutes govern the Expeal process in Illinois:
The following pages are important for you to be familiar with as you go through the Expeal process:
The following links lead to official forms required for the Expeal process:
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