Indiana expungement filings rose 52% over a decade. But getting relief still takes time, money
Indiana courts saw over 10,000 expungement filings in 2025, a 52% increase from 2016. Despite the rise in requests to restrict access to old records, the process remains time-consuming and costly.
New court data shows tens of thousands of expungements granted since 2024, but waiting periods and unpaid court debt still keep many people from applying.
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