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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Crossed Over
12/06/2022
12/06/2022
Passed
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Dead
Introduced Session
24th Council
Bill Summary
AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code to permit automatic expungement and expungement by motion for certain criminal records, to permit automatic sealing and sealing by motion for certain criminal records, to state the effect of expungement and sealing, to clarify access to sealed or expunged criminal records, and to provide for retroactive application; and to prohibit criminal history providers from reporting criminal history information related to records that have been sealed, expunged, or set aside, to authorize the Office of Human Rights to adjudicate complaints, and to provide penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the District of Columbia's laws to permit automatic expungement and sealing of certain criminal records, prohibit criminal history providers from reporting information related to expunged or sealed records, authorize the Office of Human Rights to adjudicate complaints, and impose penalties for violations. The bill defines key terms such as "criminal history provider" and "criminal history report," and outlines requirements for these providers, including providing subjects with a copy of their criminal history report and using multiple identifiers before reporting records. The bill also establishes an administrative complaint process through the Office of Human Rights as the exclusive remedy for violations, and provides for monetary penalties. The bill has a delayed applicability date to allow for implementation, and includes provisions on the fiscal impact and effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on January 18, 2023 (on 01/03/2023)
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