Eligibility summary
Georgia eligibility depends on disposition date, offense type, whether the case was a conviction or non-conviction, waiting periods, and pardon status for certain felony paths.
GA record clearing
Georgia Record Restriction Software
Check Georgia record restriction options, GBI Form 2009-36, misdemeanor and felony restriction paths, and FCRA cleanup.
Direct answer
Georgia generally uses record restriction, not the word expungement. Clean My Past helps screen for automatic non-conviction restriction, misdemeanor restriction, felony restriction with pardon requirements, and background-check cleanup.
Supported paths
- Automatic non-conviction restriction
- Misdemeanor restriction
- Felony restriction after qualifying pardon
- First Offender Act record restriction review
How the workflow works
- Complete the Georgia-specific intake.
- Identify the arresting agency and disposition.
- Prepare GBI Form 2009-36 when the software path fits.
- Submit through the appropriate agency-forwarded process.
- Use proof of restriction for FCRA cleanup.
Georgia FAQ
Answers before you start
Does Georgia call this expungement?
Georgia commonly uses the term record restriction. Many people search for expungement, but the legal process and effect are Georgia-specific.
Can Georgia convictions be restricted?
Some misdemeanor and felony paths exist, but felony paths can require additional conditions such as a pardon. The intake screens for the main blockers.
Will a restricted Georgia case disappear from every background check?
Not automatically. Private background-check companies may need FCRA disputes after official records are restricted.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12. Clean My Past is software, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.