Senate Bill 761 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-32-101(g)(2)(B), to update the time requirements for individuals seeking expunction of their criminal records. The bill stipulates that at least five years must have passed since the completion of the sentence for a misdemeanor or Class E felony, eight years for a Class D felony, and ten years for a Class C felony before a petition for expunction can be filed.

This legislative change aims to provide clearer guidelines regarding the waiting periods necessary for expunction, thereby potentially increasing the opportunities for individuals with certain felony convictions to have their records cleared after a specified duration. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-32-101(g)(2)(B), 40-32-101