Eligibility for a Petition for Non-Disclosure
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At the end of a successfully completed deferred adjudication probation, the Judge signs a No Finding of Guilt Order. That's the good news. The bad news is that the offense will continue to show up on background checks unless you obtain an Order of Non-Disclosure.
Are you eligible? That depends on the crime and your actions since the probation ended.
Is there a waiting period? The Texas Legislature has reduced the 10 year waiting period to a 5 YEAR WAITING PERIOD from the date your NFOG Order was entered for eligible felony offenses. There is a 2 YEAR WAITING PERIOD (previously 5 years) for certain misdemeanor offenses and NO WAITING PERIOD for others.
If you think you may be eligible, please call us. During your FREE CONSULTATION, we will analyze your particular case and let you know:
Examples of crimes where a Non-Disclosure can be filed immediately:
Examples of crimes that require a 2 year waiting period: Examples of crimes that are NEVER ELIGIBLE for a Non-Disclosure: All other felonies have a 5 year waiting period. You must have had no offenses during the waiting period except Transportation Code offenses that are punished by fine only (speeding, etc.)!