Bill > H1254

This bill proposes to amend existing law to allow for the expungement, or clearing, of criminal history records for certain youthful offenders. Specifically, a court may, at its discretion, expunge a person's record if their only conviction or guilty plea occurred before they turned 21, did not result in jail or prison time, and they have successfully completed all probation or sentence requirements without any subsequent criminal offenses. For the purposes of this law, multiple charges stemming from a single incident or a connected series of events will be treated as one offense, and courts will consider factors like rehabilitation efforts, community service, work and education history, and the circumstances of the original conviction when making their decision. If a record is expunged under these provisions, the individual will be treated as if they have no criminal history.