STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30236 / H0104
The Clean Slate Act would permit those with relatively minor non-violent, non-sexual offenses to petition for
sealing of their public records provided they have gone at least five years since the completion of the sentence
without any subsequent offenses. Only one offense, or offenses arising from a single incident or transaction
would be eligible for sealing. Should there be a subsequent felony conviction, the exemption from disclosure
would be revoked. Should the sealing remedy be granted, the record would still be available to law enforcement
and prosecutors for any purpose and could still be used to enhance future penalties. The person seeking to have
the records shielded from disclosure would bear the costs of legal counsel in seeking such relief.
FISCAL NOTE
The Idaho State Police estimates that a technical records specialist would be required to annotate records at a
cost of $63,650 per year. The courts anticipate a software implementation cost of approximately $70,000.
Contact:
Representative Ilana Rubel
Representative Clay Handy
Senator Dave Lent
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/08/2023, 8:25 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-3004, 74-105