West Virginia SB105 allows individuals convicted of certain crimes to petition for restricted public access to their criminal history records.

West Virginia SB105 establishes a procedure for individuals convicted of criminal offenses to petition the circuit court to restrict public access to their criminal history records. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which a court may grant such a restriction, such as when the harm to the petitioner would clearly outweigh the public's interest in the records being available. Exceptions include cases where the individual has been convicted of certain violent crimes or drug offenses.

West Virginia SB105 allows individuals convicted of certain crimes to petition for restricted public access to their criminal history records.

West Virginia SB105 establishes a procedure for individuals convicted of criminal offenses to petition the circuit court to restrict public access to their criminal history records. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which a court may grant such a restriction, such as when the harm to the petitioner would clearly outweigh the public's interest in the records being available. Exceptions include cases where the individual has been convicted of certain violent crimes or drug offenses.