The bill amends Section 12-1.3-2 of the General Laws regarding the expungement of criminal records. It allows individuals with felony convictions to file for the expungement of up to six (6) misdemeanor offenses from their criminal record. The bill specifies that individuals may file a motion for expungement regardless of their felony conviction status, which was not previously permitted. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
737: 12-1.3-2