The bill amends Section 12-1.3-2 of the General Laws regarding the expungement of criminal records. It allows individuals convicted of a single misdemeanor to file for expungement three years after the completion of their sentence, and individuals convicted of felonies or multiple misdemeanors to file for expungement five years after the completion of their sentence. The bill specifies that individuals convicted of violent crimes are ineligible for expungement.

Additionally, the bill maintains provisions for individuals with deferred sentences and those seeking expungement for offenses that have been decriminalized. It also requires that all outstanding court-related financial obligations must be settled unless waived by the court. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
875: 12-1.3-2