Bill > HB718

This bill establishes an automatic process for expunging (clearing) certain nonviolent felony convictions from a person's record in Kentucky. An "eligible conviction" is defined as an offense that does not classify the person as a violent offender, as defined by KRS 439.3401. An "expungeable conviction" is an eligible conviction for which five years have passed since the completion of any jail time or other release conditions, and the person has not committed another felony or misdemeanor in those five years. Starting in August 2026, state agencies like the Kentucky State Police and the Administrative Office of the Courts will identify these eligible and expungeable convictions. The Administrative Office of the Courts will then notify the courts where the convictions occurred. Within 30 days of receiving this notice, the court will automatically vacate the judgment, dismiss the charges, and order all related records, including those held by law enforcement, to be expunged, without requiring any action from the individual. The court will also inform the person once their records have been expunged.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb718.html