HB 1071
Criminal procedure; providing automatic expungements for certain misdemeanor convictions; effective date.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to automatically expunge certain misdemeanor convictions for Oklahoma residents. It expands the criteria for expungement eligibility to include a wider range of misdemeanor offenses, such as those resulting from deferred judgments or nonviolent felonies. The bill also allows for the sealing of criminal records and directs the Supreme Court to create rules for the process. Effective November 1, 2025, eligible cases will have their records automatically sealed, with exceptions for law enforcement agencies.
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Lowe (Jason)
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