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2012 SESSION
HB 748 Expungement of cases; ineligibility for those deferred and dismissed.
Introduced by: Benjamin L. Cline | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Expungement ineligibility. Clarifies that a criminal case that is dismissed following the satisfaction of terms and conditions of a deferred judgment is not eligible for expungement. Currently, a case that is "otherwise dismissed" or wherein a nolle prosequi is taken or the defendant is acquitted is eligible for expungement.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102737D
- 01/11/12 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/12 House: Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
- 01/18/12 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/14/12 House: Left in Courts of Justice