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TN SB0613

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4, relative to expunction.

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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, allows an eligible petitioner to have the records of a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant expunged if the person has no other criminal convictions and 20 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed; requires the petitioner to pay an additional $50.00 fee to be used by the county for certain alcohol, drug, and mental health treatment purposes. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Tennessee's expunction (record sealing) law specifically for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions, allowing individuals with a single DUI conviction to have their record expunged after a 20-year waiting period, provided they have no other criminal convictions. The bill introduces a new requirement that in addition to standard court fees, petitioners must pay an extra $50 fee, which will be deposited into a county-level fund dedicated to alcohol, drug, and mental health treatment programs. The waiting period for expunction differs based on the type of offense, with misdemeanors and Class E felonies requiring a 5-year wait, Class C and D felonies requiring a 10-year wait, and DUI offenses now requiring a 20-year wait. This change aims to provide a path to clear one's record for individuals with a single, older DUI conviction, while also generating additional funding for treatment resources, potentially supporting rehabilitation and reducing future offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn. (on 02/04/2025)

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