Sealing of court records; requiring sealing of records of forcible entry and detainer proceedings under certain circumstances. Effective date.

SB 815 requires courts to automatically seal all records in eviction cases (forcible entry and detainer proceedings) under specific conditions. If a case is dismissed or the defendant wins, records must be sealed immediately; if the plaintiff wins, records must be sealed two years after the judgment. Sealed records cannot appear in public databases, be sold, or shared with third parties, and are only accessible to the person involved, their attorney, or the court. This applies to all case documents, including complaints, pleadings, and court orders, ensuring privacy for individuals involved in these housing-related legal matters.