Rhode Island H7820 allows expunging criminal records for convictions over 40 years old, excluding certain offenses.

Rhode Island H7820 amends the expungement of criminal records law to make individuals eligible for record expungement if they were convicted of a crime 40 or more years ago, provided they meet certain conditions. Exceptions include convictions for offenses such as murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and certain types of assault. The bill also outlines the process for filing a motion for expungement, including notice requirements and criteria for granting expungement. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7820 allows expunging criminal records for convictions over 40 years old, excluding certain offenses.

Rhode Island H7820 amends the expungement of criminal records law to make individuals eligible for record expungement if they were convicted of a crime 40 or more years ago, provided they meet certain conditions. Exceptions include convictions for offenses such as murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and certain types of assault. The bill also outlines the process for filing a motion for expungement, including notice requirements and criteria for granting expungement. The act takes effect upon passage.