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TX HB996
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ann Johnson
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AI Summary
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Creates a new pathway for individuals convicted of certain offenses committed before age 25 to petition for nondisclosure of their criminal history records after completing their sentence
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Excludes offenses listed in Article 42A.054(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (which includes serious violent and sexual offenses) and cases with certain affirmative findings in the judgment
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Requires a 2-year waiting period after sentence completion for misdemeanors and a 5-year waiting period for felonies before filing a petition
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Allows petitioning regardless of prior convictions or deferred adjudication for other offenses, but limits individuals to one nondisclosure order under this section
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Courts must provide notice to the state, opportunity for a hearing, and determine that issuing the order is in the best interest of justice before granting nondisclosure
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Referred to Corrections
3/6/2025