SB0956 amends Tennessee law to change the waiting periods for expunging certain criminal offenses.
SB0956 modifies Tennessee Code to adjust the time periods required before an individual can petition for the expunction of certain criminal offenses. For misdemeanors and Class E felonies, the waiting period is reduced to three years. For Class D felonies, it is six years. For Class C felonies, it remains at ten years. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.
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