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MS HB455
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Fabian Nelson
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AI Summary
- Requires automatic expungement of all misdemeanor convictions (excluding traffic violations) from justice, county, circuit, and municipal court records, eliminating the previous requirement that individuals petition the court
- Mandates automatic expungement of records where an arrest was made but the case was dismissed, charges were dropped, there was no disposition, or the person was found not guilty at trial
- Requires courts to immediately expunge records when a person is arrested or cited for a misdemeanor but not formally charged within 12 months, or upon dismissal of charges
- Requires all law enforcement agencies and court clerks to promptly report expungements to the Mississippi Justice Information Center, which must then destroy all related records
- Maintains non-public records at the Mississippi Criminal Information Center solely for determining first-offender status in subsequent proceedings, and preserves confidential law enforcement records and driving records under Title 63
Legislative Description
Misdemeanor crimes; require automatic expungement of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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