The bill amends the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013 to allow individuals to file a new uniform petition to seal a misdemeanor violation of theft of property after a period of ten years has elapsed since the date of the offense. This change introduces a specific time frame for sealing such offenses, which was not previously established in the law.
Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding the filing of uniform petitions to seal misdemeanor or violation convictions. It clarifies that there is no limit to the number of times a person may file such petitions, but it sets forth specific conditions under which petitions can be filed, including the new ten-year waiting period for theft of property violations. The language also removes a previous provision regarding the filing of petitions when an appeal is pending, while adding the new stipulation for theft offenses.
Statutes affected: SB 277: 16-90-1405(b)