The bill HB2630 amends existing Arizona law regarding the sealing of case records for individuals with criminal convictions. It allows individuals whose records have been sealed to petition the court to seal records related to subsequent felony offenses after the applicable time period has expired, plus an additional five years. The bill also modifies the list of offenses that must be disclosed even if records are sealed, including specific drug offenses and organized retail theft, particularly when applying for jobs that require access to residential structures or involve financial responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new category of offenses that are ineligible for sealing, specifically dangerous offenses as defined in Arizona law. It also instructs the Board of Fingerprinting to consider sealed records as a mitigating circumstance when evaluating applications for fingerprint clearance cards. Overall, the bill aims to provide more opportunities for individuals with prior convictions to have their records sealed while ensuring that certain serious offenses remain disclosed in relevant job applications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-911
House Engrossed Version: 13-911