Bill > H0126

This bill amends Idaho Code Section 67-3004, which deals with criminal history records, to add a new provision allowing courts to release portions of a shielded criminal record specifically for the purpose of collecting outstanding fees, fines, or restitution owed to the court or other parties related to the original conviction and sentence. The bill builds upon existing law that allows certain misdemeanor and specific drug possession offenses to be shielded from public disclosure after five years, provided the individual has met certain conditions such as completing their sentence and maintaining a clean record. The new subsection (m) explicitly permits courts to disclose limited record information when the sole purpose is to facilitate the collection of financial obligations, ensuring that the shielding of records does not impede the court's ability to recover court-related costs or restitution. The bill includes an emergency clause and will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing courts with a clear mechanism to pursue outstanding financial judgments even after a record has been shielded from public view.

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Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0126/