OK SB2217

Establishes mandatory expungement procedures for district attorneys to seal arrest and criminal records when a person is acquitted, has conviction reversed by appellate court, is exonerated by DNA evidence, receives full pardon for actual innocence, or is arrested but not charged within one year.

Creates a new category allowing persons to petition for expungement of misdemeanor convictions after 7 years (reduced from 10 years) if they have no other convictions pending and no other criminal charges are pending.

Extends expungement eligibility for nonviolent felonies to persons who received a full pardon, have no other convictions, and 7 years have passed since conviction (reduced from 10 years).

Defines "expungement" as sealing of criminal records; records expunged under certain provisions remain sealed to the public but remain accessible to law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes.

Becomes effective November 1, 2010.