The bill requires a law enforcement agency to file a petition to expunge the arrest record of a person who is arrested as a result of mistaken identity and with no charges filed with the district court in the judicial district where the person was arrested. The law enforcement agency shall file the petition within 90 days after determining that the person was arrested based on mistaken identity. The court shall enter an order of expungement within 90 days after receiving the petition. The bill prohibits employers, educational institutions, state and local government agencies, officials, and employees from, in any application or interview or in any other way, requiring an applicant to disclose information contained in expunged records.

Year

2016

Current status

  • Governor Signed (06/10/2016)

Sponsors

J. Melton / D. Esgar / M. Johnston / J. Cooke

Bill number

HB16-1265

Position

Support