Expungement bill conference committee concluded this afternoon. Theres a lot in this bill, but here is a summary of some the highlights. It now needs to be passed by the House and Senate then sent to the Governor. • The following records may be sealed if crime free for the noted periods after completion of sentence: 1) diversion and stay of adjudication records after 1 year; 2) petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor records after 2 years; 3) gross misdemeanors after 4 years, (domestic abuse related misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors not included until July 2015); and 4) most nonviolent felonies that are level 1 or 2 on the sentencing guidelines after 5 years. • Clarifies that records related to juvenile delinquency, not just an order of adjudication, can be expunged. • Requires private business screening services to delete expunged records. • Provides protection from liability based upon an expunged record for employers or landlords. • Allows for sealing of records eligible under the statute without a petition or hearing with prosecutor agreement.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 02:49:14 +0000
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