If I qualify to have my case sealed or expunged, how long does it take?

At this time the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is taking between 6 to 10 months to issue a Certificate of Eligibility. Once the certificate is obtained and the proper documents are filed with the Clerk’s office, the State Attorney’s Office must approve, and the assigned division judge will make a decision and sign.

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1. What qualifies me to have my case sealed or expunged?
2. If I qualify to have my case sealed or expunged, how long does it take?
3. Where can I obtain the necessary paperwork to apply for my case to be sealed or expunged once I have obtained my certificate?
4. If the State Attorney has dropped the charges on my case, why is it still showing when record searches are performed?
5. Why can I only have one case sealed or expunged and not my entire criminal history?