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Removing mugshots can be highly effective in restoring and enhancing your reputation. By eliminating these images from public view, you reduce the negative impact they may have on your personal and professional life. This not only helps improve how others perceive you but also increases your chances of moving forward without past mistakes overshadowing your current achievements. With a clean online presence, you can present yourself more favorably to potential employers, clients, and connections, ultimately leading to better opportunities and a more positive digital footprint
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What is Mugshot Removal?
Mugshot removal is the process of eliminating or suppressing online mugshots from public view. Mugshots are photos taken by law enforcement after an arrest and can often appear on various websites, potentially harming personal and professional reputations. Our service specializes in removing these mugshots from search engine results and websites to help individuals restore their digital image and move forward with a clean slate.
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How long does it take to remove a mugshot?
Removing a mugshot typically takes less than 30 days. The timeline includes identifying where the mugshot is published, submitting removal requests, and processing by the websites involved. While individual cases may vary slightly, our efficient process at Delta Delete aims to expedite the removal and restore your online image as quickly as possible.
In Florida, the law regarding the removal of mugshots from online databases is governed by the "Mugshot Extortion Law" (Florida Statute 901.43). This law was enacted to address the issue of websites that post booking photographs (mugshots) and then charge individuals fees to have them removed.
Key Points of the Law:
Notice and Removal: If a person’s mugshot has been published on a website, and the individual or their legal representative requests removal in writing, the website owner must remove the mugshot within 10 calendar days without charging a fee.
Violation Consequences: If the website fails to remove the mugshot within the required timeframe, the person can file a civil lawsuit against the website owner. The law provides for damages of $1,000 per day for each day the mugshot remains online after the 10-day period.
Prohibition on Fees: It is illegal for any person or business that publishes or disseminates arrest booking photos to solicit or accept payment or any other form of consideration to remove or modify such information.
Limitations:
The law primarily targets websites that profit from the distribution and removal of mugshots. It does not apply to news organizations or other entities that publish mugshots as part of their reporting.
The law only applies to mugshots that are published online; it does not address the distribution of mugshots by law enforcement agencies or in other forms.
Several states have enacted laws similar to Florida's "Mugshot Extortion Law" to address the issue of websites charging fees for the removal of booking photos. While the specifics of the laws vary, they generally prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of payment to remove mugshots and often require websites to remove the photos upon request.
States with Similar Laws:
California: Under California Penal Code Section 529.5, it is illegal for anyone to solicit or accept payment for the removal of arrest records or mugshots from a publication or website. Violators may face civil penalties.
Colorado: Colorado's Revised Statutes § 24-72-305.5 prohibits entities from charging a fee to remove criminal justice records, including mugshots, from websites.
Georgia: Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19) requires websites that post mugshots to remove them within 30 days of receiving a written request if the person was not convicted or if charges were dismissed. Charging a fee for removal is prohibited.
Illinois: Under the Illinois Right of Publicity Act (765 ILCS 1075/30), individuals have the right to demand the removal of their mugshot if the case did not result in a conviction. Websites cannot charge for removal.
Kentucky: Kentucky Revised Statutes § 411.137 prohibits the publication of mugshots for commercial purposes and bans charging a fee for their removal.
Missouri: Missouri’s Revised Statutes § 610.100 restrict the publishing of arrest records for commercial purposes and forbid charging fees for removal.
Oregon: Oregon Revised Statutes § 646.608 (5) prohibits businesses from charging fees for the removal of mugshots from their websites and mandates that they comply with removal requests within 30 days.
Texas: Texas Business and Commerce Code § 109.005 prohibits the charging of fees to remove arrest records or mugshots from websites. The law also requires prompt removal upon request if certain conditions are met.
Utah: Utah Code § 77-40-104 prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of fees for the removal of arrest photos from websites. The law also outlines the process for removal.
Virginia: Virginia Code § 18.2-216.1 makes it illegal for websites to charge fees for the removal of mugshots and requires the removal of such images upon written request.
Enforcement and Compliance:
Civil Penalties: Most of these laws allow individuals to sue for damages if their mugshots are not removed as required or if a fee is demanded.
Timelines: The specific timeframes for removal requests vary by state, typically ranging from 10 to 30 days.
Exemptions: News organizations and other entities that publish mugshots for public interest reporting may be exempt from these laws.
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We understand the sensitive nature of these matters and take your privacy seriously. All our services are performed with the utmost discretion, and your information is kept confidential at every stage of the process.
