Task: Text Completion
Input (English): [header] How to get a felony expunged [title] Know what expungement does. [step] Expungement is a process by which you hide an arrest or conviction from your record, which means you will not have to disclose it to potential employers, landlords, or others. Every state manages your criminal record differently, so be sure you understand your state's policy. <sep> (A) Make sure you understand your state's guidelines to expunge convicted defendants from your records. [substeps] Some states prohibit expungement for individuals convicted of a felony such as a juvenile offense. (B) [substeps] In michigan, if you qualify for expungement, your conviction will not be available to the public. In california, an expungement acts as a dismissal. (C) If you have a felony expunged, you are required to declare your conviction within five years of that conviction. [substeps] Expungement cases generally last between six and ten years. (D) [substeps] In some states, expungement is permanent without parole. In others, you may be in probation for a period of six years.
Output (English): B