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This bill introduces an automatic expunction (record clearance) process for certain low-level criminal convictions in Tennessee. Specifically, for Class E felonies and misdemeanors that are already eligible for expunction, the bill requires court clerks to automatically remove and destroy public records one year after a person completes their court-imposed sentence. Beginning July 1, 2025, courts must notify clerks of a person's sentence completion and sign an expunction order to be implemented one year later. For convictions that occurred before this date, individuals can request expunction, and the court will review their eligibility within 30 days. The clerk must then mail the defendant a copy of the expunction order. Importantly, this automatic expunction process will be provided at no cost to the individual, representing a significant simplification of the record-clearing process for people with minor criminal convictions. The law aims to reduce barriers for individuals with low-level offenses by making record removal more accessible and streamlined.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1349&ga=114