CRIM ID-IMMEDIATE SEALING

Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that records of charges that result in an acquittal or dismissal with prejudice, except for minor traffic offenses, may be immediately sealed after the final disposition of the case. Upon entry of judgment, the defendant shall be informed of this right and the proper procedures to follow to have records that are eligible be immediately sealed. A petition may be filed on behalf of the defendant by his or her attorney at the final disposition hearing, or by the defendant at any time. The State's Attorney may not object to an immediate sealing petition, and the presiding trial judge shall enter an order granting or denying the petition during the hearing in which the petition is filed. Effective immediately.