This bill establishes an expungement process for individuals who have been convicted of certain offenses and are also victims of domestic violence or substantial abuse, provided that the conviction is substantially related to the abuse. Specifically, it allows individuals, excluding those convicted of murder or required to register as sex offenders, to petition the Superior Court for expungement of their convictions if they can demonstrate that they were victims of domestic violence or significant abuse, and that this abuse contributed to their conviction. Eligible individuals may file their applications after completing their most recent conviction, fulfilling any court-ordered financial obligations, completing probation or parole, or being released from incarceration.

The bill outlines the criteria and evidence the court must consider when determining whether to grant expungement. This includes various records and testimonies related to the domestic violence or abuse experienced by the petitioner. The court is mandated to take judicial notice of all relevant circumstances and evidence presented during prior court proceedings. If granted, the expungement will have the same legal effect as those ordered under existing expungement laws.