Expunged Records And Candidacy

Summary

In Illinois, if an arrest is expunged, you can legally deny past arrests or charges when running for government office. Expunged records are treated as if they never occurred, allowing you to state no to questions about past charges. This ensures eligibility for positions like school board candidacy. However, specific positions may have different requirements, so its advisable to check for any additional background checks or rules.

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i want to run for district d230's school board. however i was arrested prior but not convicted. am i still able to run and if so, am i able to respond "no" if they ever asked me if i was ever charged since the arrest was expunged?
Hi Sara! Generally, if your arrest has been expunged, you can legally state that you have not been arrested or charged with a crime. However, this can vary by jurisdiction. Are you in Illinois? This will help me give you more precise information.
yes cook county illinois
Hi Sara! In Illinois, if your arrest has been expunged, you can legally respond "no" to questions about whether you have been arrested or charged with a crime. Here are some key points:
- Expunged records are treated as if the arrest never occurred.
- You can legally deny the arrest on most applications.
Do you have any other questions related to this, or any other legal concerns?
what about when it comes to running as a government official
Hi Sara! When running for a government office in Illinois, expunged records should not affect your eligibility. You can legally state "no" if asked about past arrests. However, the rules can vary for specific positions and may require background checks.
Any other questions on this or related topics?
what about if they ask me if i was ever charged
Hi Sara! In Illinois, if your arrest was expunged, you can legally state "no" to questions about whether you were ever charged with a crime when running for a government office. Expunged records are treated as if the arrest and charge never occurred. Do you have any further questions on this or any other legal matters?