Bill > H1248

This bill aims to provide a pathway for individuals to clear their criminal records under specific circumstances. Firstly, it allows for the expungement, meaning permanent erasure or destruction, of records for individuals who have been falsely accused due to identification errors, fraud on the court, or negligence by law enforcement or court staff; these expunged records will allow the person to answer "no record" on employment applications regarding prior arrests or convictions. Secondly, it enables individuals adjudicated as youthful offenders to request the sealing of their criminal court records if they have had no further criminal offenses for five years, with these sealed records also allowing them to answer "no record" for employment purposes, and these sealed records will eventually be expunged after an additional five years.