Expunging Fields

To expunge field information, such as contact name or suspect name:

1. Search data for the record to expunge.

2. Open the record from the search results.

3. Click the Expunge  menu.

4. Select your agency's field expungement definition from the menu. Note that these options vary depending on your agencies Data Archive configuration and the record type.
   
   After Selecting the type of expungement from the menu, the name is outlined and a Start Expungement  button displays in the upper left corner.

5. Click the Start Expungement  button. The Confirm Expungement dialog displays, explaining that expunging cannot be undone.

6. Click the Expunge button. The expungement starts and the name is expunged. This may vary depending on record type. Other field expungements may need to be performed.