West Virginia Expeal Guide

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.

West Virginia allows for the expungement of certain records via petition.

Statutes

The following statutes govern the Expeal process in West Virginia:

• §61-11-25. Expungement of criminal records for those found not guilty of crimes or against whom charges have been dismissed; expungement of criminal records for those that have successfully completed all requirements of a deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion; exceptions.
• §61-11-26. Expungement of certain criminal convictions; procedures; effect.
• §61-11-26a. Expungement of certain criminal convictions with approved treatment or recovery and job program.
• §61-11-26b. Limitation on expungement for certain motor vehicle traffic control offenses.

Official Government Links

Agencies

The following pages are important for you to be familiar with as you go through the Expeal process:

• West Virginia Court's instructions pamphlet on expungement.
• West Virginia Legal Aid's page on expungement of criminal records.

Forms

The following links lead to official forms required for the Expeal process:

• West Virginia Judiciary Court's forms (Topic: Expungement).

Steps

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