What charges can be expunged in Tennessee?

A Class E felony committed after November 1, 1989, may be expunged if:

• the sentence was for (3) years or less and
• the crime appears in the below list

If the conviction is

• for a Class E felony committed after November 1, 1989, and
• is not on this list,

it cannot be expunged.

List of Crimes That Can Be Expunged in Tennessee

• Accessory after the fact
• Custodial interference where person not voluntarily returned by defendant
• Knowing dissemination of illegally recorded cellular communication
• Theft ($501-$999)
• Forgery (up to $1,000)
• Criminal simulation (up to $1,000)
• Hindering secured creditors
• Fraud in insolvency
• Fraudulent use of credit card or debit card ($501-$999)
• Worthless checks ($501-$999)
• Destruction of valuable papers ($501-$999)
• Destruction or concealment of will
• Fraudulent or false insurance claim ($501-$999)
• Fraudulent qualifying for set aside programs ($501-$999)
• Theft of trade secrets ($501-$999)
• Sale of recorded live performances without consent ($501-$999)
• Unauthorized solicitation for police, judicial or safety associations
• Fraudulent transfer of motor vehicle with value of less than $20,000
• Communication theft ($501-$999 (fine only)
• False information in applying for housing project accommodations
• Burglary of an auto
• Vandalism ($501-$999)
• Utility service interruption or property damage
• Aggravated criminal littering (2nd and 3rd offenses involving certain weight or volume)
• Violation of Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act ($501-$999)
• Unsolicited bulk electronic mail ($500- $999)
• Taking telecommunication device into penal institution
• Impersonation of licensed professional
• Evading arrest in motor vehicle where no risk to bystanders
• Failure to appear (felony)
• Gifts of adulterated candy or food
• Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule V drug (fine not greater than $5,000)
• Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of not less than ½ ounce and not more than 10 pounds of Schedule VI; drug marijuana (fine not greater than $1,000)
• Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule VII drug (fine not greater than $1,000)
• Simple possession or casual exchange (3rd offense)
• Selling glue for unlawful purpose
• Counterfeit controlled substance
• Unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities

How Much Does an Expungement in Tennessee Cost?