LA HB151

Enacts Code of Criminal Procedure Article 978.1 establishing documentation requirements for motions to expunge arrest information submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information

Requires submission of bills of information, court minute entries showing final disposition, charge disposition reports (if no court minutes), copies of pardons, and orders for set aside or dismissal pursuant to Article 893 or 894, if such documents exist

Mandates criminal background checks from Louisiana State Police or sheriff's office be dated within 60 days prior to submission

Requires various district attorney certification letters when applicable, including letters for fee waivers, verification of no convictions or pending charges, verification that charges were refused, and verification of non-participation in pretrial diversion programs

Requires copies of court orders waiving sex offender registration requirements and court orders determining factual innocence with compensation for wrongful conviction under R.S. 15:572.8, when applicable