Texas HB2617 modifies expunction procedures for arrest records, focusing on veterans treatment, mental health, and pretrial intervention programs.

Texas HB2617 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to streamline the expunction of arrest records for individuals who successfully complete certain court programs. The bill mandates that courts enter expunction orders within 30 days for those who finish veterans treatment, mental health, or pretrial intervention programs. It also requires courts to dismiss cases and notify relevant agencies to remove or obliterate records. Additionally, the bill waives fees for eligible individuals and allows certain entities to retain records for developing pretrial intervention programs.

Texas HB2617 modifies expunction procedures for arrest records, focusing on veterans treatment, mental health, and pretrial intervention programs.

Texas HB2617 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to streamline the expunction of arrest records for individuals who successfully complete certain court programs. The bill mandates that courts enter expunction orders within 30 days for those who finish veterans treatment, mental health, or pretrial intervention programs. It also requires courts to dismiss cases and notify relevant agencies to remove or obliterate records. Additionally, the bill waives fees for eligible individuals and allows certain entities to retain records for developing pretrial intervention programs.