H7079

Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character.

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Rhode Island H7079 allows individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to petition for record expungement, with specific criteria for.

Rhode Island H7079 amends the state's expungement laws to allow individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to petition for the expungement of their criminal records. The bill sets specific criteria for the court to consider, including the absence of new convictions or arrests, no pending criminal proceedings, and the demonstration of good moral character. The court may also consider the person's rehabilitative progress since their conviction. The bill specifies time frames for filing motions for expungement, with different periods for misdemeanors and felonies.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence