HB4244 Summary

• Amends the Criminal Identification Act to restrict early expungement or sealing of criminal records until the statute of limitations for the offense has expired.

• Records may only be expunged or sealed before the statute of limitations expires if the State's Attorney of the county where charges were brought authorizes the expungement or sealing and files a statement with the court.

• Maintains existing exceptions for records resulting in acquittal, dismissal, or release without conviction, which may be expunged immediately regardless of statute of limitations.

• Preserves restrictions on sealing records for sexual offenses against minors, DUI violations, and other serious crimes as previously established in law.