Establishes the office of expungement and automatic sealing within the Division of Criminal Justice Services to oversee sealing and expunging certain.

This bill creates the office of expungement and automatic sealing within the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The office will oversee the sealing and expunging of certain convictions. It will inform defendants and their attorneys about eligible convictions, ensure accurate and timely sealing and expunging, advocate for those with eligible convictions, advise the governor and legislature on the impact of sealing and expunging, and develop regulations and best practices. Other state agencies must cooperate with the office to assist in its duties.

Establishes the office of expungement and automatic sealing within the Division of Criminal Justice Services to oversee sealing and expunging certain.

This bill creates the office of expungement and automatic sealing within the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The office will oversee the sealing and expunging of certain convictions. It will inform defendants and their attorneys about eligible convictions, ensure accurate and timely sealing and expunging, advocate for those with eligible convictions, advise the governor and legislature on the impact of sealing and expunging, and develop regulations and best practices. Other state agencies must cooperate with the office to assist in its duties.