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This bill amends Tennessee law regarding expunction (the legal process of erasing or sealing a criminal record) by reducing the waiting period for expunging a Class D felony from 10 years to 8 years after completing the imposed sentence. Specifically, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-32-101(g)(2)(B), which outlines waiting periods for different types of criminal offenses before a person can petition to have their record expunged. The waiting periods now vary depending on the severity of the offense: 5 years for misdemeanors and Class E felonies, 8 years for Class D felonies (down from the previous 10-year requirement), and 10 years for Class C felonies. This change provides individuals convicted of Class D felonies an opportunity to clear their criminal record two years earlier than under the previous law, potentially improving their chances for employment, housing, and other opportunities that can be impacted by a criminal record.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0761&ga=114