Order of Non-Disclosure in Texas
If you have a prior criminal charge or completed deferred adjudication in Texas, you may be concerned about how that record appears on a background check. An Order of Non-Disclosure may allow qualifying criminal records to be sealed from public disclosure.
Mimi Coffey and The Coffey Firm help clients throughout North Texas understand whether they may qualify for a Texas nondisclosure order and what steps may be available to protect their future.
A nondisclosure order does not necessarily destroy a criminal record. Instead, it generally prevents covered criminal history information from being disclosed to the public. Certain law-enforcement agencies, criminal justice agencies, and other authorized entities may still have access to the information.
What Is a Non-Disclosure Order?
A Texas Order of Non-Disclosure is a court order that restricts the public disclosure of qualifying criminal history information.
People sometimes refer to nondisclosure as sealing a criminal record. While the terms are commonly used together, nondisclosure is different from expunction.
With an expunction, qualifying records may be destroyed or removed under Texas law. With nondisclosure, qualifying records are generally protected from public disclosure but may remain accessible to certain government agencies and other authorized entities.
Who May Qualify for Non-Disclosure in Texas?
Eligibility depends on the specific offense, the way the case was resolved, the person’s criminal history, and whether applicable waiting periods have passed.
One common situation involves a person who successfully completed deferred adjudication community supervision. Texas law provides different nondisclosure procedures and eligibility requirements depending on the offense and circumstances.
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