Bill > S0860

This bill requires the Criminal Justice Information Program to administratively seal the criminal history records of a minor upon notification by the clerk of the court if all charges related to the arrest or incident of alleged criminal activity were declined to be filed, dismissed, or resulted in acquittal or not guilty verdict, and all appeals by the prosecution have been exhausted or the time to file an appeal has expired. The sealing has the same effect as a regular sealing under existing law, but does not prevent the minor from later petitioning to expunge or seal the record if they are otherwise eligible. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2018, but only if related legislation (SB 862 or similar) is adopted in the same legislative session or an extension.

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Criminal Justice (S)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/860