Amended Substitute House Bill No. 1 - Summary

• Modifies intervention in lieu of conviction requirements by allowing courts to reject requests without a hearing unless the offender alleges drug or alcohol usage was a factor in the crime; establishes a presumption that intervention is appropriate if eligibility criteria are met.

• Expands record sealing provisions to allow more offenders to seal convictions, including those with up to two felony convictions (previously one) and up to four misdemeanor convictions (previously two).

• Directs $15 of the $50 sealing application fee into the Attorney General Reimbursement Fund to cover expenses related to sealing and expungement of records.

• Prohibits law enforcement, court, and corrections officials from restraining or confining pregnant women or female juveniles during pregnancy, transport to hospital, labor, delivery, or up to six weeks postpartum, except in emergency circumstances with health care professional consultation; violations constitute interfering with civil rights.

• Requires the State Criminal Sentencing Commission to study impacts of the bill's changes and submit biennial reports to the General Assembly and Governor beginning December 31, 2021.