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AR SB277
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
- Amends the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013 (Arkansas Code § 16-90-1405) to add a new restriction for sealing misdemeanor theft of property convictions
- Requires a 10-year waiting period from the date of the offense before a person can file a petition to seal a misdemeanor theft of property violation under § 5-36-103
- Maintains existing restrictions including a 5-year waiting period after sentence completion for certain offenses like negligent homicide, third-degree battery, indecent exposure, public sexual indecency, fourth-degree sexual assault, and third-degree domestic battering
- Preserves the general rule that there is no limit to the number of times a person may file a petition to seal misdemeanor or violation records, subject to the specified waiting periods and restrictions
Legislative Description
To Amend The Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act Of 2013; And To Permit The Filing Of A New Uniform Petition To Seal A Misdemeanor Violation Of Theft Of Property After Ten Years Have Elapsed Since The Theft.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/20/2025
Judiciary2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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