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MS HB122
MS HB122Expungement; authorize up to three felony convictions to be expunged after 15 years.
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Introduced
01/08/2021
01/08/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
03/02/2021
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)
Lataisha Jackson (D)*,
Kabir Karriem (D)*,
Jansen Owen (R)*,
De'Keither Stamps (D)*,
Sonya Williams-Barnes (D)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/02/2021)
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