Rhode Island H7508 establishes an automated system for the expungement of eligible criminal records by state agencies.

Rhode Island H7508 introduces a system for the automatic expungement of eligible criminal records by state agencies through electronic processes. Eligible individuals include those convicted of a misdemeanor with no prior felony or misdemeanor convictions, or those convicted of a felony with no prior felony convictions, provided they meet other criteria such as completing their sentence and paying all associated fees. Violent offenses are excluded from automatic expungement.

Rhode Island H7508 establishes an automated system for the expungement of eligible criminal records by state agencies.

Rhode Island H7508 introduces a system for the automatic expungement of eligible criminal records by state agencies through electronic processes. Eligible individuals include those convicted of a misdemeanor with no prior felony or misdemeanor convictions, or those convicted of a felony with no prior felony convictions, provided they meet other criteria such as completing their sentence and paying all associated fees. Violent offenses are excluded from automatic expungement.