The bill enacts a new provision in the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically Article 985.3, which allows for the immediate expungement of criminal records under certain conditions. This provision grants the court the discretion to order the immediate expungement of records for individuals who have successfully completed a court-ordered probation or alternative sentencing program, provided they are otherwise eligible for expungement.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that only a specific form, as outlined in Article 992, should be used for the expungement process. The immediate expungement must be served in accordance with Article 982 and must include essential court documents such as the bill of information, sentencing minutes, and any relevant records related to the arrest and plea agreements. This legislation aims to streamline the expungement process for eligible individuals, thereby facilitating their reintegration into society.