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ID H0262
Bill
Status
Passed
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
- Reduces the waiting period for expungement of felony records from 5 years to 3 years, measured from either termination of court jurisdiction or release from juvenile correctional center, whichever occurs last
- Maintains the 1-year waiting period for expungement of misdemeanor, status offense, diversion, and informal adjustment records
- Specifies 18 categories of serious crimes that cannot be expunged from a juvenile offender's record, including murder, rape, kidnapping, arson, and drug trafficking
- Requires court findings that the petitioner has not been convicted of subsequent felonies or violent misdemeanors, has developed life skills, and is accountable before ordering expungement
- Effective date of July 1, 2023, declared as an emergency measure
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding expungement of juvenile records.
JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ACT
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2023 Session Law Chapter 237 Effective: 07/01/2023
4/6/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules3/14/2023
Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/2/2023
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