About clearing a record in Tennessee

You can clear your Tennessee record. Tennessee law lets you expunge certain arrest records, dismissals, and acquittals under TN Code § 40-32-101 et seq. — and lets first-time non-violent offenders petition to expunge a limited set of convictions under TN Code § 40-32-101(g). The process uses a petition filed with the court that handled the case and may involve a court hearing.

Tennessee limits conviction-based expungement to first-time offenders, and only two misdemeanors or one felony and one misdemeanor under TN Code § 40-32-101(g).

Remedies in Tennessee

  • Expungement DIY