IL HB2637

Amends the Criminal Identification Act to establish a 6-month waiting period before records can be expunged or sealed following conviction, acquittal, or release without conviction, unless the State's Attorney authorizes earlier expungement or sealing.

Permits expungement of arrest records for individuals acquitted or released without conviction, with specific exceptions for sexual offenses against minors and crimes of violence.

Establishes eligibility requirements for sealing records including waiting periods of 3 years for misdemeanor supervision and 4 years for convictions, contingent on no subsequent criminal charges during the waiting period.

Requires court notification to defendants of their right to seal records and establishes procedures including petition filing, service to the State's Attorney and arresting agency, and judicial review with opportunity for objection within 90 days.

Allows courts to charge fees for sealing or expungement to be deposited into the State Police Services Fund and Circuit Court Clerk Operation and Administrative Fund to cover processing costs.