IN HB1370

Establishes a new procedure for courts to order deletion of arrest, criminal charge, and conviction records when statute of limitations has expired, charges were dismissed, defendant was found not guilty, or prosecuting attorney agrees in writing.

Requires deletion petitions to be verified and filed in circuit or superior court in the county where arrest occurred or charges were filed, with no filing fee required.

Mandates deletion of all information from state criminal history repositories, law enforcement databases, court records, motor vehicle records, and correctional facility records upon court order granting petition.

Prohibits discrimination against persons with deleted records in employment, licensing, admission, or other contexts, with violations constituting a Class C infraction and subjecting violators to contempt charges and injunctive relief.

Restores full civil rights of persons with deleted convictions, including voting rights, eligibility to hold public office, and jury service, and provides that persons with deleted records are treated as if they were never convicted.