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MS HB1388

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that judges must make specific findings on the record when denying a petition to expunge a criminal conviction
  • Applies to expunction petitions for first-time misdemeanor offenders (excluding traffic violations) and certain qualifying felonies
  • Qualifying felonies eligible for expunction include bad check offenses, controlled substance possession, false pretense, larceny, malicious mischief, and shoplifting
  • Retains the requirement that courts must determine on the record or in writing that an applicant is rehabilitated before granting an expunction
  • Effective date of July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Expunction; delete requirement that judge make specific findings for denying.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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