Bill > HB143

This bill establishes a new legal provision allowing certain family members or personal representatives of a deceased person to file a motion with the court to make the record of a misdemeanor conviction confidential in automated case management systems. Specifically, the motion can be filed if the person has been deceased for six months or more. Before making the case confidential, the court must first evaluate whether making the record confidential would unfairly prejudice any individuals. The motion must be accompanied by a copy of the deceased person's death certificate. The bill aims to provide a mechanism for family members to potentially protect the digital record of a relatively minor criminal conviction after a person has passed away, while still requiring the court to consider potential broader impacts before sealing the record.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB143&year=2025&code=R