Expunging

Expunging was the act of purging an offender's criminal record. It was often accompanied by a pardon. ()
In 2257, Michael Burnham's criminal record for mutiny was expunged, allowing her to serve in Starfleet once again. ()
In 2372, during Quinn's regarding his right to commit suicide, when asked by Tuvok about his own previous discipline by the Q Continuum, Q explained that his record had been expunged. ()
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Category:Legal procedures