MS HB69

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

Allows persons convicted of embezzlement to petition for expungement five (5) years after successful completion of all sentence terms and conditions, if they have paid all criminal fines and court costs.

Maintains expungement restrictions for nine other felony categories including crimes of violence, arson, drug trafficking, repeat DUI offenses, felon in possession of firearms, sex offender registration failures, voyeurism, witness intimidation, and abuse of vulnerable persons.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.