Indiana expungement filings rose 52% in a decade

Indiana expungement filings increased 52% over a 10-year period, highlighting greater use of the process by people seeking relief from past criminal records.

Relief can still take time and money

The rise in filings does not mean the process is quick or free. People seeking expungement may still need to spend time completing the process and money pursuing relief.

The increase in filings shows a change in how often Indiana’s expungement process is used. It does not, by itself, show how long individual cases take or what each person pays.

What expungement filings show

An expungement filing is a request for relief. The 52% increase measures filings over a decade, not the outcome of every request.

People considering the process should confirm the current requirements and costs before filing. Those details can affect how long a request takes and what expenses a person faces.