If you have an eviction on your record, you may be able to get the case sealed so it doesn’t show up in public searches.
Indiana Justice Project, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, will host an eviction sealing clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 at Indiana Interchurch Center, 1100 W. 42nd St.
In order to qualify to have your eviction sealed, there can’t be an existing judgment that says you owe the landlord money in the case. The eviction also must have been dismissed by the court, decided in your favor, or overturned or vacated on appeal.
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An eviction can’t be sealed if the case is still active.
You can find your case online by searching your name or the case number.
The decision to seal an eviction is up to the judge of the court where the case was filed.
At eviction sealing clinics, which are hosted by several legal groups throughout the state, you can talk about the specifics of your case with an attorney.
If you go
- What: Eviction sealing clinic
- When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19
- Where: Indiana Interchurch Center, 1100 W. 42nd St.
- Cost: Free
You also can fill out a petition to have the eviction sealed using this form from Indiana Legal Help.
Indianapolis has one of the highest eviction rates among cities tracked by Princeton University’s Eviction Lab. Over the past 12 months, there have been 15 evictions filed for every 100 renters.
Mirror Indy reporter Tyler Fenwick covers economics. Contact him at 317-766-1406 or tyler.fenwick@mirrorindy.org. Follow him on X @ty_fenwick.
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