SB105

Restricting public access to crime records

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

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.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate