The bill amends Section 34-18-60 of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish provisions for the sealing and unsealing of court files related to specific civil actions. It allows parties to file a motion to seal court records after the conclusion of the underlying civil action, without a waiting period. The court is required to grant the motion to seal if the action has been dismissed, there was a lack of prosecution, or the matter was resolved with the terms of the resolution satisfied.

Notably, the bill removes the previous five-year waiting period to seal court records and eliminates the limitation of one request to seal records every five years. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6110: 34-18-60