Massachusetts S3217 amends record sealing laws to automate the process for eligible criminal and juvenile records.

Massachusetts S3217 revises the state's record sealing laws to automate the process for eligible criminal and juvenile records. The bill mandates that the commissioner of probation automatically seal records of criminal court appearances and dispositions if certain conditions are met, such as the absence of recent convictions and completion of sentences. The automated process includes checks for records in other states and jurisdictions. The commissioner must seal eligible records within 30 days of their eligibility.

Massachusetts S3217 amends record sealing laws to automate the process for eligible criminal and juvenile records.

Massachusetts S3217 revises the state's record sealing laws to automate the process for eligible criminal and juvenile records. The bill mandates that the commissioner of probation automatically seal records of criminal court appearances and dispositions if certain conditions are met, such as the absence of recent convictions and completion of sentences. The automated process includes checks for records in other states and jurisdictions. The commissioner must seal eligible records within 30 days of their eligibility.