MS SB2610

Automatically expunges misdemeanor convictions with maximum prison sentences of 60 days or less after 7 years from sentence imposition, subject to legislative appropriation.

Allows automatic expungement of up to 4 lifetime misdemeanor convictions with maximum sentences exceeding 60 days after 7 years, with restrictions on crimes of violence, assault, serious misdemeanors, human trafficking, sex offenses, and domestic violence.

Expunged individuals are legally considered not previously convicted for general purposes, but convictions may still be used for habitual offender determinations, sentencing as repeat offenders, and law enforcement certification decisions.

Requires courts to notify law enforcement of expungements by the 10th of each month; Department of Public Safety must maintain an electronically accessible confidential record of all expunged convictions for authorized use only.

Automatically expunges all records in cases resulting in acquittals or dismissals with prejudice if the individual would qualify for expungement; takes effect July 1, 2026, with implementation contingent on legislative appropriation.