TN HB2232

Allows individuals convicted of misdemeanor offenses to petition the court to seal their criminal history records for a $500 filing fee

Requires petitioners to have completed all sentence requirements, have no pending charges, and remain conviction-free for at least 5 years after completing their sentence

Excludes domestic assault and DUI convictions from eligibility for record sealing

Sealed records remain accessible to TBI/FBI for firearms transactions, Department of Health for vulnerable persons abuse registries, and POST Commission for law enforcement officer qualifications

New criminal charges (excluding traffic offenses) trigger automatic rescission of the sealing order; conviction results in permanent unsealing while other dispositions restore the seal