An Act To Establish The Criminal Records Review Commission In Statute

LD 259 establishes the Criminal Records Review Commission in Maine law to annually review state laws, rules, and procedures related to criminal history record information. The commission, composed of 24 members including legislators, state agency leaders, and representatives from legal aid, civil rights, victim advocacy, and law enforcement groups, will submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature each year. This bill does not change existing criminal record policies but creates a structured process for ongoing review. The commission directly affects how Maine evaluates and potentially updates its criminal record systems, involving diverse stakeholders in the review process.