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NM HB370

Criminal Record Expungement Act


summary

Introduced
01/25/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
02/26/2019
Passed
03/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS; CODIFYING AUTHORITY TO EXPUNGE A CRIMINAL RECORD; REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.

AI Summary

This bill, the Criminal Record Expungement Act, codifies the authority to expunge (remove from public access) criminal records in New Mexico. It defines key terms like "arrest records" and "expungement," and outlines the process for expunging records in cases of identity theft, release without conviction, and certain convictions. The bill requires the Administrative Office of the Courts and Department of Public Safety to develop rules and procedures to implement the act, and specifies the effects of an expungement order. It also repeals and replaces previous sections related to criminal record expungement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 203 - Apr. 3 (on 03/14/2019)

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