Tennessee SB0761 modifies expunction timelines for different felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Tennessee SB0761 amends the expunction law to change the waiting periods before individuals can petition for expunction of their criminal records. For misdemeanors and Class E felonies, at least five years must pass since the sentence completion. For Class D felonies, at least eight years must pass. For Class C felonies, at least ten years must pass. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee SB0761 modifies expunction timelines for different felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Tennessee SB0761 amends the expunction law to change the waiting periods before individuals can petition for expunction of their criminal records. For misdemeanors and Class E felonies, at least five years must pass since the sentence completion. For Class D felonies, at least eight years must pass. For Class C felonies, at least ten years must pass. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.