Texas SB537 amends expunction procedures for individuals completing veterans treatment, mental health, or pretrial intervention programs.
Texas SB537 modifies the procedures for expunging arrest records and files for individuals who successfully complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs. The bill mandates that a trial court enter an expunction order for a person who completes a veterans treatment court, mental health court, or pretrial intervention program. It also requires the court to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice if the person is in custody. The bill waives fees for expunction orders for those who complete these programs. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
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