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This bill allows certain individuals with a specific type of criminal record related to driving under the influence (DUI) to petition for expunction (legal erasure) of their criminal record under specific conditions. To be eligible, a person must have a DUI conviction, seek expunction of a subsequent offense that occurred at least 10 years after the original DUI, have fully completed all sentencing requirements (including paying fines, completing imprisonment or probation, and meeting release conditions), have no previous expunction grants, and have only one lifetime DUI conviction. The petitioner can only seek this type of expunction once, and the existing legal procedures for expunction will apply. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, with a specific implementation date of July 1, 2025, for these new expunction provisions. This legislation provides a pathway for individuals with certain DUI-related offenses to potentially clear their criminal records after a significant period of time and demonstrating compliance with all legal requirements.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1232&ga=114