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This bill modifies Mississippi municipal court law regarding the expungement of misdemeanor convictions by removing the age restriction for expungement. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous provision that limited expungement for misdemeanors to individuals convicted before reaching their twenty-third birthday. Under the revised law, a person convicted of a misdemeanor in municipal court (excluding traffic violations) who is a first offender may now seek expungement regardless of their age. The expungement process requires the court to be satisfied that the individual has demonstrated rehabilitation, maintained good conduct for at least two years since their last conviction, and that expungement would serve the best interests of society. If granted, the expungement effectively erases the conviction, allowing the person to legally state they have not been convicted of the misdemeanor. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, providing municipalities and courts time to prepare for the change in expungement eligibility.

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