HI SB2522

Allows persons under age 21 convicted of first-time driving under the influence to apply for expungement upon reaching age 21 if they have fulfilled their sentence and had no subsequent alcohol or drug enforcement contacts.

Includes persons convicted under section 291-4.3 as it existed prior to Act 189, Session Laws of Hawaii 2000, in the expungement eligibility for first-time DUI violations.

Enables persons sentenced before June 22, 2006, for class C felony property offenses to apply for expungement if they meet current eligibility requirements, complied with their sentence, have no prior felony convictions, and the court finds them currently nonviolent.

Allows courts to expunge property offense records for persons who would have qualified for expungement but were sentenced before the effective date if they successfully completed substance abuse treatment programs.

Takes effect upon approval.