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IN HB1456
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Young
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "deletion" process for criminal records that goes beyond expungement by requiring complete erasure of electronic records (including backups) and physical destruction of paper records
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Allows petition for record deletion when: charges were never filed and statute of limitations expired; charges were dismissed (with or without prejudice); person was found not guilty; or the prosecuting attorney agrees in writing
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Requires deletion from state criminal history repositories, law enforcement databases, court records, Bureau of Motor Vehicles records, and Department of Correction records
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Prohibits discrimination in employment, licensing, or admissions based on deleted records, with violations constituting a Class C infraction and potential contempt of court
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Fully restores civil rights upon deletion including voting, holding public office, firearm possession eligibility, and jury service; no filing fee required for deletion petitions
Legislative Description
Deletion of criminal records. Establishes a procedure for a court to order the deletion of certain criminal records.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/15/2019