HB2367 Summary

• Amends the Criminal Identification Act to establish comprehensive procedures for expunging and sealing criminal records in Illinois, with specific eligibility requirements and timeframes varying by offense type.

• Allows immediate expungement of records resulting in acquittal, dismissal, release without charging, or reversal/vacation of conviction, while records from successful supervision require waiting periods of 2-5 years depending on the offense.

• Permits sealing of felony convictions for non-violent offenses and specific drug-related crimes, with waiting periods of 3-10 years after sentence termination, or immediately upon termination if petitioner completes educational goals during incarceration.

• Establishes procedures requiring petitioners to file verified petitions with circuit courts, pay applicable fees, and undergo drug testing for certain drug-related offense cases; allows State's Attorney objections within 60 days.

• Creates automatic expungement processes for civil law violations related to cannabis and drug paraphernalia by law enforcement agencies and circuit court clerks within 180 days of law taking effect.