IL SB3502

Allows any party to intervene and present evidence opposing a person seeking a certificate of innocence, including the State's Attorney, municipality, county, or arresting agency.

Permits persons convicted of Illinois felonies they did not commit to petition the circuit court for a certificate of innocence after their conviction is reversed, vacated, dismissed, or they are acquitted at a new trial.

Requires petitioner to prove by preponderance of evidence that they were convicted, imprisoned, are innocent of the charges, and did not voluntarily cause their conviction.

Upon granting a certificate of innocence, the court must expunge the arrest record and seal records with the circuit court clerk and Department of State Police.

Sets a 2-year filing deadline for petitions based on dismissals or acquittals occurring before the law's effective date, and 2 years after dismissal for subsequent cases.