The right exists to expunge a Protection from Abuse Act record where the petitioner seeks to protect his reputation and the proceedings are dropped before a permanent order is issued, the state Supreme Court has held in a case of first impression, reversing a Superior Court decision.
In Carlacci v. Mazaleski, the high court adopted a per se rule granting expungement in PFAA cases where the proceedings do not evolve beyond the temporary order stage.
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