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This bill establishes an automatic felony expungement process for certain criminal convictions in Kentucky. Under the new law, an "eligible conviction" refers to a criminal conviction that meets specific criteria, and an "expungeable conviction" is an eligible conviction where five years have passed since completing incarceration and any non-monetary release conditions, and the person has not been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor during that five-year period. Starting August 1, 2025, the Kentucky State Police and Administrative Office of the Courts will monthly identify and list these eligible convictions. Then, by the 15th of each month, the Administrative Office of the Courts will communicate these expungeable convictions to the respective courts. Within 30 days of receiving this notice, the court must automatically vacate the judgment, dismiss eligible charges with prejudice, and order all related court and law enforcement records expunged. Importantly, the person with the expungeable conviction does not need to take any action, and the court will notify them of the expungement. The bill also clarifies that individuals can still petition for expungement under existing laws for any charges not automatically expunged.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb257.html