AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

SB 281 would allow individuals with multiple non-violent felony convictions to petition courts to clear their criminal records after completing their sentences. Specifically, it permits expungement 10 years post-sentence for those convicted of multiple non-violent felonies (excluding violent crimes or certain drug offenses), provided they have paid all fees/fines, have no new arrests/convictions in the prior decade, and demonstrate good moral character. The bill directly affects people with multiple non-violent felony records who meet these criteria, streamlining the process for record clearance. It modifies existing expungement rules by extending the waiting period to 10 years for multiple non-violent felonies and adding specific eligibility requirements.