How many charges on my misdemeanor record can I get expunged when I do it? Also, how many felonies can I get expunged?
Asked in Hopkinsville, KY on March 30, 2026 Last answered on April 1, 2026I live in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and my charges are from Taylor County and Russell County. I have several misdemeanors and two felonies, and I'm eligible for expungement next March. I'm wondering if I have to file to get all those charges expunged one by one, or if they can be grouped. I am very excited about the expungement because my life is a living nightmare. I'm going through hell when it comes to employment. I could really use the advice. Thank you!
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Expungement is a process and your question has a few possible answers. There is no limit to how many you can expunge at one time. Our office generally will order the background check and once it comes in, seek to file to expunge all that are eligible. There are some that are mandatory expungements and others that give the court discretion. Generally, misdemeanors and most low level felonies are eligible for expungement 5 years after you have completed probation. For misdemeanors that means you might have to wait 5, 6 or 7 years before you are eligible to have them removed. Some, like diversion, acquittals, or dismissals are eligible much sooner.
You also cannot have any convictions within the past 5 years, nor any pending charges. In our office, we have flat fee charges for misdemeanor or felonies, but often do a "bulk discount" if filing to have many removed. Call an attorney and have us run the background check to get it done. You should start the process about 45 days before you are eligible because the state is now taking 60-90+ days to return the certificate of eligibility.
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