Digital Legal Kit

Georgia Record Restriction & Expungement Kit

Official GCIC applications, court sealing motions, and step-by-step filing instructions pursuant to Georgia law.

What's Included in the Box

  • GCIC Request Form: The mandatory Georgia Crime Information Center Request to Restrict Arrest Record form.
  • Motion to Seal Court Records: The official petition filed in Superior Court to restrict public access to court files following a GCIC restriction.
  • Sworn Affidavit of Indigency: Forms to request a waiver of processing and filing fees with the prosecuting attorney and court clerk.
  • Proposed Final Order: The document template required for the judge to officially grant the sealing of your record.

Eligibility & Filing Guide

Statutory Waiting Periods
Detailed breakdown of Georgia's waiting periods, including up to 2 years for eligible misdemeanors and up to 4 years for felony non-convictions before restriction requests can be submitted.
Agency-Specific Routing
Clear, step-by-step instructions on routing your restriction requests to the original arresting agency, securing prosecuting attorney approval, and finalizing the update with GCIC.