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This bill allows individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in Tennessee to petition the court to have their criminal history records sealed, meaning they would no longer be publicly accessible. To be eligible, the person must have fully completed all aspects of their sentence, including paying fines and restitution, finishing any jail time or probation, and remaining free of new criminal charges for at least five years after completing their sentence. A $500 fee is required to file the petition. While sealed, these records can still be accessed by specific government agencies for purposes like firearms transactions, handgun carry permit applications, maintaining registries of those who have abused vulnerable individuals, and by the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission for law enforcement officer qualifications. However, convictions for domestic assault and driving under the influence (DUI) are explicitly excluded from this sealing process. If a person who has had their records sealed is later charged with a new offense (excluding minor traffic violations), the sealing order will be rescinded pending the outcome of the new charge, and the records may be unsealed if they are convicted.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2380&ga=114