Modifies the effect of termination of criminal actions and proceedings against a minor
This bill automatically removes certain criminal records for minors who have no prior arrests after their case is closed. Specifically, it requires the expungement (removal from public records) of photographs, fingerprints, palmprints, and arrest records related to a case involving a minor who was never convicted. The law applies only to minors defined as "juvenile offenders" under existing law, and only if they have no previous arrest history. This change ensures eligible minors are not burdened by past minor legal issues when seeking jobs, education, or other opportunities.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 23, 2025
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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