Bill > HB2491

This bill amends Arizona law to provide a process for individuals who have been wrongfully arrested or charged with a crime to have a notation of clearance entered on their records. Key provisions include: - Law enforcement agencies are required to notify individuals who have been wrongfully arrested or charged of their right to file a petition with the superior court to have the records cleared. - The court can order the records of the arrest or charge, including court, police, and other agency records, to be updated with a notation that the person has been cleared. - The court is required to transmit the order to all relevant law enforcement, prosecuting, and other agencies, and they are prohibited from releasing or providing access to the records except by court order. - The person may deny that the arrest or charge ever occurred. - Failure to comply with the court's order can result in liability for damages.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/75090