Massachusetts H1811 mandates automated sealing of eligible criminal and juvenile court records.
Massachusetts H1811 requires the commissioner of probation to seal eligible criminal and juvenile court records automatically. Eligible criminal records include past appearances and dispositions for misdemeanors and felonies, excluding certain sex offenses and serious crimes. Juvenile court records are also eligible, except for specific serious offenses. The commissioner must seal records within 30 days of eligibility, with certain exceptions. The bill also mandates that the commissioner inform individuals about the sealing process and provide access to sealed records upon request.
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