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2022 SESSION
HB 279 Criminal records; sealing of records by petition, criteria.
Introduced by: Carrie E. Coyner | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Criminal records; sealing of records by petition; criteria. Removes the requirement that a petitioner has not previously obtained the sealing of two other deferrals or convictions arising out of different sentencing events from the criteria that must be met for the court to enter an order requiring the sealing of the criminal history record information and court records related to certain convictions or charges that have been deferred or dismissed. The bill also adds convictions for driving on a suspended license and driving without a valid license to the list of convictions eligible for automatic sealing. Currently, such offenses are eligible for sealing upon petition. Also, for sealing of misdemeanor offenses by petition, the bill reduces from seven years to five years the period for which the person shall not have been convicted of any offense in order to be eligible for such sealing. The bill also specifies that the sealing of records related to a conviction includes the sealing of any criminal history record information and court records related to any violation of the terms and conditions of a suspended sentence or probation for such conviction.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/22 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103883D
- 01/11/22 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/15/22 House: Left in Courts of Justice