Mississippi Expungement — LSC-Grade Legal Packet
Jurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.
1. Eligibility Checker — Who This Packet Helps
- [ ] You were convicted of a qualifying misdemeanor or felony in Mississippi
- [ ] You completed your sentence (including probation and parole)
- [ ] You have paid all fines, court costs, and restitution
- [ ] A certain amount of time has passed since your sentence ended
- [ ] You have no pending criminal charges
File at: Mississippi court finder: https://www.mscourts.gov/directory/
2. Required Forms — Mississippi Expungement
Forms You Will Need
| Form Name | Purpose | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Expungement | Asks court to clear your record | Circuit Court clerk or draft yourself |
| Order of Expungement | Judge signs this to grant expungement | Draft yourself; judge signs |
| Mississippi Criminal Information Center (MCIC) Expungement Form | Notifies state records agency | Mississippi Department of Public Safety |
| Fingerprint Card | Required for background check | Local sheriff's office |
| Affidavit of Indigency | Asks to skip filing fees if low-income | Circuit Court clerk |
Where to Get Forms
- Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the county where you were convicted
- Mississippi Judiciary Self-Help: courts.ms.gov
- Some counties provide forms online; others require drafting your own petition
3. Step-by-Step Filing Instructions
Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility
- Get a copy of your criminal record
- Check that your conviction qualifies
- Confirm you completed your sentence
Step 2: Wait the Required Time Period
Step 3: Gather Required Documents
Step 4: Draft and File Your Petition
- Draft the Petition for Expungement including:
- File the Petition at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the county where you were convicted
- Pay the filing fee (or file Affidavit of Indigency if you cannot afford it)
- Get a copy stamped for your records
Step 5: Serve Notice (If Required)
Step 6: Attend Your Hearing
Step 7: File the Signed Order
- Get a certified copy of the signed Order
- File it with the Circuit Court Clerk
- Send copies to:
5. Filing Checklist — Before Going to Court
- [ ] Certified copy of your criminal record (MCIC report)
- [ ] Copy of indictment or information
- [ ] Copy of sentencing order
- [ ] Proof all fines and court costs are paid
- [ ] Proof of probation/parole completion
- [ ] Proof of restitution payment (if ordered)
- [ ] Fingerprint card (if required)
- [ ] Completed Petition for Expungement
- [ ] Draft Order of Expungement
- [ ] Exact case number and court
- [ ] Date of conviction
LEGAL AID
- Mississippi Center for Legal Services: mslegalservices.org · 1-800-498-1804
- North MS Rural Legal Services: nmrls.com · 1-800-498-1804
- MS Volunteer Lawyers Project: msvlp.org · (601) 960-9572
- MS Access to Justice Commission: msajc.org · (601) 359-9250
*Not legal advice. Jurist-Diction is not a law firm. Templates are jurisdiction-correct.
Verify current law before filing. For legal advice contact a licensed Mississippi attorney or legal aid. jurist-diction.com*