Code of Alabama
Chapter 27 - Expungement.
Section 15-27-9 - Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES. As defined in Section 41-9-590.
(2) RECORD. The term shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
a. Arrest and conviction records.
b. Booking or arrest photographs of the petitioner.
c. Index references such as the State Judicial Information System or any other governmental index references for public records search.
d. Records relating to administrative suspension pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 5A of Title 32, including driver license suspension records.
e. Other data, whether in documentary or electronic form, relating to the arrest, charge, or conviction.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.

Chapter 27 - Expungement.

Section 15-27-1 - Petition to Expunge Records - Misdemeanor Criminal Offense, Traffic Violation, Municipal Ordinance Violation.

Section 15-27-2 - Petition to Expunge Records - Felony Offense.

Section 15-27-2.1 - Limitations on Number of Expungements Granted.

Section 15-27-3 - Submission of Sworn Statement and Records; Service.

Section 15-27-4 - Administrative Filing Fee; Indigency.

Section 15-27-5 - Objections; Hearing; Ruling.

Section 15-27-6 - Order of Expungement; Certification; Inspection of Expunged Records.

Section 15-27-7 - Archive of Records; Withdrawal of Records From National Criminal Records Repository.

Section 15-27-8 - Records Forwarded to and Retained by Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.

Section 15-27-9 - Definitions.

Section 15-27-10 - Maintenance of Investigative Files, Reports, Case Files, Etc.

Section 15-27-11 - Personal Information Subject to Expungement.

Section 15-27-12 - Prerequisites to Expungement.

Section 15-27-13 - Annual Report.

Section 15-27-14 - Applicability - Alabama Securities Commission.

Section 15-27-15 - Applicability - Right to Ship, Transport, Possess, or Receive Firearm.

Section 15-27-16 - Disclosure of Information From Expunged File Without a Court Order; Liability.

Section 15-27-17 - Filing Under False Pretenses.

Section 15-27-18 - Applicants for Position in Law Enforcement, Etc.

Section 15-27-19 - Rulemaking Authority.

Section 15-27-20 - Release of Expunged Records for Use in Certain Civil Suits; Hearing.

Section 15-27-21 - Admissibility of Expungement Records in Criminal Trials.