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MS HB122

MS HB122
Expungement; authorize up to three felony convictions to be expunged after 15 years.


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Introduced
01/08/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE FIRST OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS FOR MISDEMEANOR EXPUNGEMENT; TO AUTHORIZE EXPUNGEMENT FOR UP TO THREE FELONY CONVICTIONS IF 15 YEARS OR MORE HAVE PASSED SINCE A PERSON'S LAST FELONY CONVICTION; TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS FOR SUCH EXPUNGEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill removes the first offender restrictions for misdemeanor expungement in Mississippi and authorizes the expungement of up to three felony convictions if 15 or more years have passed since the person's last felony conviction. The bill provides restrictions for such expungement, including that the person must have successfully completed all terms and conditions of their sentence, paid all fines and costs, and not been convicted of any other felony for at least 10-15 years, depending on the number of felony convictions being expunged. The bill also clarifies that the terms "one conviction" and "one felony expunction" refer to convictions arising from a common set of facts, as determined by the court.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)

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