FL S1354

Creates automatic expunction of criminal history records for persons whose civil rights are restored under chapter 940, with processing to be completed within 30 days of civil rights restoration notification.

Excludes from automatic expunction those classified as violent career criminals, habitual felony offenders, habitual violent felony offenders, three-time violent felony offenders, sexual predators, or sexual offenders required to register.

Requires the Commission on Offender Review to notify the Department of Criminal Justice Information Systems upon civil rights restoration, and the department must inform the offender within 10 days whether they are eligible for expunction or the reasons for ineligibility.

Permits expunged individuals to deny or fail to acknowledge arrests, except when applying for criminal justice employment, facing criminal prosecution, petitioning for other relief under expunction statutes, applying to The Florida Bar, or seeking sensitive positions with child care, education, or vulnerable population agencies.

Amends sections 943.0582, 943.0585, and 943.059 to include references to the new automatic expunction statute and takes effect October 1, 2015.