Bill > SB512

This bill modifies existing law to require courts to waive the filing fee for criminal record annulment petitions in cases where the petitioner was found not guilty or the case was dismissed or not prosecuted. Specifically, the bill amends the current annulment process by adding a provision that eliminates the $125 filing fee for individuals seeking to clear their criminal records when the original charges did not result in a conviction. The Judicial Branch estimates this could reduce filing fee revenue by between $10,000 and $100,000 annually, based on their projection that 10-40% of annulment petitions involve such non-conviction cases. The bill is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, and aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals seeking to have their criminal records annulled after being cleared of charges, potentially supporting their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1296&inflect=2