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MS HB1388
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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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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