This bill amends existing law regarding the annulment of criminal records for individuals whose arrests did not lead to convictions. Specifically, it modifies RSA 651:5, II-a(a) to clarify that individuals whose cases were dismissed or resulted in a finding of not guilty will have their arrest and court records annulled either thirty days after the dismissal or upon the final determination of an appeal, if applicable. The bill also introduces a new provision stating that no filing fee shall be charged for petitions to annul records under this section.

The effective date of this legislation is set for January 1, 2027, allowing time for implementation. The changes aim to facilitate the process of record annulment for individuals who have not been convicted, thereby reducing barriers to expungement and promoting reintegration into society.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 651:5
As Amended by the Senate: 651:5
Version adopted by both bodies: 651:5
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 651:5
SB512 text: 651:5