Crimes: records: sealing.
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Overview
This bill allows individuals who were arrested or convicted of certain offenses, including those related to human trafficking, to petition a court to have their records sealed after four years, provided specific conditions are met. It requires courts to order relevant law enforcement agencies to seal their records as well. The bill also makes a technical change to a section regarding fines for human trafficking convictions and clarifies the process for sealing records, including provisions for access by criminal justice agencies under specific circumstances.
Key provisions
- Individuals who were arrested or convicted of eligible offenses (excluding serious or violent felonies and sex offenses) can petition for record sealing after four years.
- Eligible offenses include those where the prosecution was dismissed, the defendant was acquitted, or a diversion program was successfully completed.
- The court must order relevant law enforcement agencies to seal their records if relief is granted.
- A criminal justice agency may access and use a sealed conviction record as required by an initiative statute.
- The bill includes a technical amendment to a section regarding fines for human trafficking convictions.
- The bill mandates reimbursement for costs associated with the program from the state.
- The bill establishes a process for opposing record sealing petitions and a hearing process.
- Specific offenses are excluded from eligibility for sealing.
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