Rhode Island S2964 allows expungement of records for petty misdemeanors and simple possession of controlled substances three years after sentence.

Rhode Island S2964 amends the expungement of criminal records law to allow individuals convicted of petty misdemeanors and simple possession of controlled substances to have their records expunged three years after completing their sentence. The bill outlines the conditions for expungement, including the completion of all sentence terms, payment of fines, and demonstration of good moral character. The court must order the expungement and notify relevant agencies. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2964 allows expungement of records for petty misdemeanors and simple possession of controlled substances three years after sentence.

Rhode Island S2964 amends the expungement of criminal records law to allow individuals convicted of petty misdemeanors and simple possession of controlled substances to have their records expunged three years after completing their sentence. The bill outlines the conditions for expungement, including the completion of all sentence terms, payment of fines, and demonstration of good moral character. The court must order the expungement and notify relevant agencies. The act takes effect upon passage.