MS HB59

Removes embezzlement (as defined in Sections 97-11-25 and 97-23-19) from the list of felonies ineligible for expunction under Mississippi Code Section 99-19-71.

Allows persons convicted of embezzlement to petition for expunction five (5) years after successfully completing all terms and conditions of their sentence, provided they have paid all criminal fines and court costs.

Maintains all other restrictions on felony expungement, including crimes of violence, arson, drug trafficking, repeat DUI offenses, felon in possession of firearm, sex offender registration failure, voyeurism, witness intimidation, and abuse of vulnerable persons.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.