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MS SB2792

MS SB2792
Expungement; authorize for arrest records in cases where charges were dropped, no disposition entered, or findings of not guilty.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 9-23-23, 9-27-19, 63-11-30, 99-19-71 And 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Judges Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And The Person Arrested Was Released And The Case Was Dismissed Or The Charges Were Dropped; To Require Judges Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And There Was No Disposition Of Such Case; To Require Judges Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And The Person Was Found Not Guilty At Trial; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that judges must expunge (erase) arrest records in specific situations where a case did not result in a conviction. This includes instances where an arrest was made, but the person was released and the charges were subsequently dropped or the case was dismissed, or if there was no final decision or ruling in the case (no disposition), or if the person was found not guilty after a trial. This provision aims to clear the records of individuals who were arrested but not convicted of any crime, providing them with a cleaner slate.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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