When does a professional engineer need to seal a document?

(a) A professional engineer may sign, date and seal documents required by any public entity or any provision of contract which requires the signing, dating and sealing of additional original documents.

Can a sealed criminal record be set aside?

Persons doing research so long as that research protects the confidentiality of the sealed record. Law enforcement, if the person whose record is sealed applies for employment with a law enforcement agency. Adult convictions cannot be sealed but may be pardoned or a set-aside. See the tab for Petition to Set Aside a Criminal Conviction

What happens to a sealed criminal case in Massachusetts?

Once your Massachusetts criminal case is sealed, it disappears from view for almost all purposes, including employment applications, educational institutions and housing providers or landlords. When you can ask the court to seal your case varies depending on the outcome of the case, as we discuss below.

When to use a professional seal in New Brunswick?

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act and the By-laws including the Code of Ethics establish the basic requirements for the use of the professional seal.

What do I need to file a sealing application?

After you get your Certificate of Disposition from the court, complete the Sealing Application (this is also known as the Notice of Motion and Affidavit in Support). Sign this form in front of a notary public. Important!

Where do I go to get a sealing order?

If both cases involve convictions of the same class, the motion should be filed in the court where the most recent conviction was entered. If your sealing application is approved, you will get a court signed Seal Order.

Can a sealed case show up on a background check?

Records of your sealed cases should not show up on most background checks or on most RAP sheets. Some agencies and employers will have access to your sealed records if they request them from the court. The following agencies and employers may access your sealed records: