Automatic expungement of misdemeanor and felony convictions after set periods.
Mississippi HB1344 establishes automatic expungement of misdemeanor and felony convictions by the Department of Public Safety after certain periods. Misdemeanor convictions are automatically expunged seven years after the sentence or completion of terms, up to four per person. Felony convictions are expunged ten years after sentence or completion, up to two per person. The Department of Public Safety must create rules and maintain an accessible record of expunged convictions.
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