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This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for expunging addiction disorder related convictions in Indiana, allowing individuals who have successfully completed a high-intensity residential treatment program to petition for the removal of certain criminal records. The bill defines an "addiction disorder" as a chronic substance use disorder meeting specific diagnostic criteria and creates a detailed process for individuals to seek expungement of convictions related to substance abuse, such as drug possession or crimes committed while impaired. To be eligible, a person must have completed a rigorous 28-day residential treatment program with at least six months of follow-up treatment and have no pending criminal charges. If granted, the expungement will seal most court and administrative records, restore certain civil rights, and prohibit discrimination based on the expunged conviction. The bill explicitly excludes certain serious offenses like murder and sex crimes from eligibility and provides specific guidelines for how expunged records can be handled, including limitations on their future use and potential re-disclosure. The legislation aims to support individuals in recovery by providing a path to clear their criminal records and reduce barriers to employment, education, and community reintegration.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/217/details