Expunction

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 55, relative to expunction of criminal records. [HB-2761]
As introduced, allows a person to have the criminal records of a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant expunged if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the intoxicant or intoxicants forming the basis of the conviction were lawfully prescribed to the petitioner at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Keisling Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 04/03/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-32-101, relative to expunction. [HB-2686]
As enacted, makes revisions to the law relative to expunction, including clarifying that an eligible petitioner may file a petition for expunction under certain circumstances if the offense the person is seeking to expunge occurred prior to any conviction for an offense that is not eligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 962 on 05/13/2024

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 55, relative to expunction of criminal records. [SB-2608]
As introduced, allows a person to have the criminal records of a conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicant expunged if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the intoxicant or intoxicants forming the basis of the conviction were lawfully prescribed to the petitioner at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/27/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses. [SB-2405]
As introduced, deletes the offense of aggravated prostitution; requires the public records of a person charged with a misdemeanor or a felony offense that has been repealed to be removed and destroyed without cost upon petition by the person. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro Placed On Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Calendar For 4/23/2024 on 04/19/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [HB-2466]
As enacted, authorizes the TBI to notify the district attorney general for the judicial district in which a person petitions a court for expunction if the petitioner has been granted a prior expunction; clarifies what constitutes public records for the purpose of expunction; authorizes a court entering an order of expunction to release a copy of the order to the petitioner. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Effective Date(s) 05/21/2024 on 05/29/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses. [HB-2515]
As introduced, deletes the offense of aggravated prostitution; requires the public records of a person charged with a misdemeanor or a felony offense that has been repealed to be removed and destroyed without cost upon petition by the person. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Torrey Harris Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 04/03/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [HB-2107]
As introduced, allows expunction of a misdemeanor or felony offense if the petitioner has not been convicted of certain offenses, is 65 years of age or more, 10 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence, and the petitioner has not had any additional arrests or charges since the completion of the sentence for the offense the person is seeking to expunge. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vincent Dixie Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 03/19/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [SB-1933]
As introduced, allows expunction of a misdemeanor or felony offense if the petitioner has not been convicted of certain offenses, is 65 years of age or more, 10 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence, and the petitioner has not had any additional arrests or charges since the completion of the sentence for the offense the person is seeking to expunge. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/20/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 363 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to juvenile justice. [SB-7056]
As introduced, states that the juvenile court records of a person who was transferred from juvenile court to be tried as an adult in criminal court and who is subsequently convicted may be expunged only by a court order issued under the court in which the person was convicted. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 363 of the Public Acts of 2023.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 363 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to juvenile justice. [HB-7085]
As introduced, states that the juvenile court records of a person who was transferred from juvenile court to be tried as an adult in criminal court and who is subsequently convicted may be expunged only by a court order issued under the court in which the person was convicted. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 363 of the Public Acts of 2023.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cameron Sexton P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 08/22/2023

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Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 37 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [SB-1245]
As introduced, requires the clerk of a court in which a petition for expunction may be filed to provide a petitioner with a simple form to enable a lay person to petition the court for expunction; deletes obsolete provision requiring the district attorneys general conference to create such a form. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 37 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/06/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 37 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [HB-1169]
As introduced, requires the clerk of a court in which a petition for expunction may be filed to provide a petitioner with a simple form to enable a lay person to petition the court for expunction; deletes obsolete provision requiring the district attorneys general conference to create such a form. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21; Title 37 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Yusuf Hakeem P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/02/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-32-101, relative to expunction of records. [HB-1359]
As enacted, authorizes the expunction of public records, without cost, of a person who has been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor if the charge is abated by death. - Amends TCA Section 40-32-101.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew Farmer Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 330 on 05/17/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [SB-1068]
As enacted, makes various changes relative to expunction. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 315 on 05/03/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 6, Part 1 and Title 40, relative to the Tennessee bureau of investigation. [SB-1004]
As enacted, allows a defendant or defendant's counsel, in addition to a judge or district attorney general, to request a certificate from the Tennessee bureau of investigation relative to a defendant's eligibility for pretrial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6, Part 1 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 35 on 03/23/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction of certain offenses. [HB-1149]
As introduced, requires a court to issue an order of expunction after a person completes the sentence imposed for any misdemeanor or Class D or E felony that was nonviolent and was not a sexual offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark White Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 01/23/2024

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [HB-1000]
As enacted, makes various changes relative to expunction. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Littleton Effective Date(s) 07/01/2023 on 05/03/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 32, relative to the state control number. [HB-705]
As enacted, requires a court ordering the expunction of a person's public records of a criminal offense as a result of successful completion of a diversion program to include the person's state control number in the expunction order submitted to the Tennessee bureau of investigation. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Sherrell Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 43 on 03/23/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [SB-602]
As introduced, adds the offense of illegal registration or voting to those Class D felony offenses that are eligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/22/2023 on 03/22/2023

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 40, relative to expunction. [HB-502]
As introduced, adds the offense of illegal registration or voting to those Class D felony offenses that are eligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Rudd P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 02/01/2023

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