The following information is needed in addition to the original Motion for Judgment of Acquittal and for Expungement with a DWI or Motor Vehicle charge that reflects a sentence under Criminal Code Procedure Article 894.

This documentation is required by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Baton Rouge . The Clerk of Court does not set these requirements.

The following information is to be provided if you are applying to have a DWI expunged:

    • You must have been sentenced under Article 894 for the Department of Motor Vehicles to have a record of your charge. If the minutes of your sentencing do not reflect Article 894, you are not eligible for a Motion of Expungement. You will need to contact an Attorney of Law for any additional assistance. 
    • Put your Drivers License Number on the personal information section of the Motion of Acquittal and Motion for Expungement
    • Certified copy of Waiver of Constitutional Rights and Plea of Guilty (Clerk of Court) 
    • Certified copy of Court Sentencing Minutes. (Clerk of Court) 
    • Certified copy of Bill of Information. (Clerk of Court)

The above documentation and fee is in addition to the requirements to file for a Motion for Acquittal and for Expungement.

 

The Clerk of Court staff are trained professionals; however, they are prohibited from giving any legal advice. Information regarding legal procedures may be obtained in any law library or by contacting an area attorney.

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DeRidder, Louisiana 70634
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