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VA SB1283

VA SB1283
Criminal records, certain; establishes a process for the automatic expungement, report.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/08/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Automatic expungement of criminal records. Establishes a process for the automatic expungement of criminal records for misdemeanors, certain felony convictions, deferred dispositions, and acquittals and for offenses that have been nolle prossed or otherwise dismissed. The bill also provides a process for the automatic expungement of criminal records for charges arising from mistaken identity or the unauthorized use of identifying information. The bill has staggered delayed effective dates in order to develop systems for implementing the provisions of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a process for the automatic expungement of certain criminal records, including misdemeanors, certain felony convictions, deferred dispositions, and acquittals or charges that have been nolle prossed or otherwise dismissed. The bill has staggered delayed effective dates to allow for the development of systems to implement the provisions. The bill also prohibits employers, educational institutions, and state and local governments from requiring applicants to disclose information about arrests, charges, or convictions that have been automatically expunged, with some exceptions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Incorporated by Judiciary (on 02/01/2021)

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