GBI – Georgia Criminal Record Restriction (Expungement) Info

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GBI – Georgia Criminal Record Restriction (Expungement) Info GBI – Georgia Criminal Record Restriction (Expungement) Info

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s official page explaining who can restrict (expunge) a Georgia criminal history record and where to apply.

  • Arrests on or after July 1, 2013: contact the prosecutor’s office; no GBI application.
  • Arrests before July 1, 2013: file a Request to Restrict Arrest Record with the arresting agency.

Start here: GBI record restrictions. The GBI doesn’t give legal advice; for free help with record clearing, see Georgia Justice Project (metro Atlanta) or Middle Georgia Justice (Macon area).

Verified by AHC on Nov 10, 2026. This is legal information, not legal advice. Eligibility, fees and availability change, so confirm directly with the organization. AHC does not endorse or take responsibility for listed organizations.