HB1082 Summary

• Amends the Criminal Identification Act to accelerate the objection and hearing timeline for eligible petitioners seeking to expunge or seal criminal records.

• Requires objections to expungement or sealing petitions to be filed within 15 days (instead of 60 days) when a petitioner has met all eligibility requirements and has demonstrated employment.

• Mandates that hearings on objections for eligible petitioners must be held within 15 days of the objection filing.

• Effective January 1, 2024.