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ME LD1856
ME LD1856An Act Directing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Assist Persons Filing Post-judgment Motions to Seal Criminal History Record Information
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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary to implement statutory changes recommended by the Criminal Records Review Committee established in Resolve 2023, chapter 103. The joint standing committee has not taken a position on the substance of this bill. By reporting this bill out, the joint standing committee is not suggesting and does not intend to suggest that it agrees or disagrees with any aspect of this bill; instead, the joint standing committee is reporting the bill out for the sole purpose of having a bill printed that can be referred to the joint standing committee for an appropriate public hearing and subsequent processing in the normal course. The joint standing committee is taking this action to ensure clarity and transparency in the legislative review of the proposals contained in the bill. The bill implements a recommendation of the Criminal Records Review Committee. The bill requires the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to develop a procedure for assisting persons who file post-judgment motions to seal their criminal history record information under Title 15, chapter 310-A of the Maine Revised Statutes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to expand the responsibilities of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services. Specifically, the bill requires the commission to develop a procedure to assist individuals filing post-judgment motions to seal their criminal history record information, which are legal requests to hide or remove past criminal records from public view. The bill builds upon existing provisions that already allow the commission to establish financial auditing systems, maintain a registry of attorneys who serve incarcerated individuals, and provide contact information to sheriffs' offices and the Department of Corrections. By adding this new requirement, the bill aims to help individuals more effectively navigate the process of sealing their criminal records, potentially reducing barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities that can be impacted by past criminal history. The bill appears to be implementing a recommendation from the Criminal Records Review Committee, with the goal of supporting individuals seeking to move past prior legal challenges.
Committee Categories
Justice
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No sponsors listed
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1856&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1240&item=1&snum=132 |
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