MO HB1394

Allows persons to petition courts to expunge records of arrests, pleas, trials, and convictions for nonviolent crimes, misdemeanors, and nonviolent drug violations.

Requires applicants to wait at least four years after completing imprisonment, probation, or parole before filing a petition for expungement.

Requires applicants to have a high school diploma or GED, plus either an associate's degree or two consecutive years of employment with the same employer, and 700 hours of community service.

Requires applicants to have no convictions or probation placements for misdemeanors or felonies during the four-year waiting period (excluding moving traffic violations).

Upon expungement, records become confidential and the person is restored to their pre-arrest status; they may lawfully deny the arrests, pleas, trials, and convictions ever occurred.