Bill > HB352

This bill establishes provisions relating to expungement in Missouri. It defines key terms like "expunge," "close," and "central repository." The bill mandates automatic, state-initiated expungement of certain offenses without the need for a petition, starting in 2025, based on criteria like the type of offense and time elapsed since completion of the sentence. It requires the Office of State Courts Administrator to identify and transmit eligible records to the state's central repository for expungement. The bill also places limits on the number of offenses an individual can have expunged and requires certain notifications to individuals about their eligibility. Additionally, the bill establishes a Missouri Expungement Fund to cover implementation costs and regulates how credit bureaus can report expunged criminal records.