SB2380 amends Tennessee law to allow sealing of criminal history records for certain misdemeanor offenses and offenses committed before November 1.
SB2380 amends Tennessee Code to allow individuals convicted of misdemeanor offenses and certain offenses committed before November 1, 1989, to petition for the sealing of their criminal history records. Eligibility requires fulfillment of the sentence, no pending charges, and a five-year clean record post-conviction. Sealed records remain accessible for specific law enforcement and health department purposes. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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