Prior to filing a felony expungement, an applicant has to pay $40 for a background check from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Kentucky State Police.

After receiving the background check/eligibility certificate, you have to pay $500 at the time the petition is filed with the circuit court clerk.

Yes, I agree, the fee is ridiculously high. I lobbied for a much lower fee, and I hope in the future it will be lower.