Bill > H760

This bill aims to provide a second chance for youthful offenders by allowing the expungement of their criminal records, provided certain criteria are met. The key provisions of the bill are: (1) the offender must have been under 21 years old at the time of the offense, (2) the offense did not result in any jail time, (3) the offender has complied with all probation or sentencing requirements, and (4) they have no subsequent criminal history. The court has discretion in deciding whether to grant the expungement, and factors such as the offender's rehabilitation efforts, community service, work and education history, and the circumstances of the original conviction may be considered. The goal is to help these youthful offenders move forward with a clean slate and avoid the long-term consequences of a criminal record.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H760