SB 160 Summary

• Creates new expungement mechanism (section 2953.39) allowing people to expunge most conviction records 10-20 years after final discharge, depending on felony degree or misdemeanor status

• Establishes waiting periods: 10 years for misdemeanors and felonies of third-fifth degree; 15 years for second-degree felonies; 20 years for first-degree felonies

• Excludes certain offenses from expungement including violent felonies, sexual offenses, child-victim offenses, and DUI violations

• Eliminates two-year waiting period for sealing records related to "no bills" entered by grand juries, allowing immediate application to seal records

• Requires court to conduct hearing and consider factors including offense seriousness, time elapsed, applicant's criminal history, and community participation before granting expungement