This bill amends Section 18 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes to provide for automatic expungements of certain misdemeanor convictions. Specifically, beginning November 1, 2025, individuals convicted of a nonviolent misdemeanor offense will have their criminal arrest records automatically expunged if at least ten years have passed since the conviction, they have not been convicted of a felony, all fines and restitution have been paid, and no pending charges exist. The bill also allows individuals to file petitions for expungement even if automatic expungement has not occurred. Additionally, it clarifies that certain agencies can petition the court to unseal records that have been automatically expunged.

The bill further defines "clean slate eligible cases" and outlines the categories under which individuals may seek expungement. It includes provisions for the Supreme Court to create necessary rules for implementation and specifies that records expunged under certain conditions will remain accessible to law enforcement for law enforcement purposes. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

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