Expunction

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, removes $180 fee for an individual petitioning the court for an expunction of certain criminal offenses; removes $350 fee for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-797]
As enacted, removes $180 fee for an individual petitioning the court for an expunction of certain criminal offenses; removes $350 fee for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Pub. Ch. 200 on 05/01/2019

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As enacted, permits an eligible petitioner to have multiple, nonviolent convictions for offenses that resulted from the petitioner's status as a victim of human trafficking expunged if the expunction is in the best interest of justice and public safety and other requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32. [SB-577]
As enacted, permits an eligible petitioner to have multiple, nonviolent convictions for offenses that resulted from the petitioner's status as a victim of human trafficking expunged if the expunction is in the best interest of justice and public safety and other requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey Pub. Ch. 199 on 05/01/2019

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As introduced, corrects error in code to clarify that a petitioner is required to pay $180 upon filing a petition for expunction, rather than $350; revises fee to be $180 instead of $350 for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-297]
As introduced, corrects error in code to clarify that a petitioner is required to pay $180 upon filing a petition for expunction, rather than $350; revises fee to be $180 instead of $350 for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/23/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, removes $180 fee for an individual petitioning the court for an expunction of certain criminal offenses; removes $350 fee for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-941]
As enacted, removes $180 fee for an individual petitioning the court for an expunction of certain criminal offenses; removes $350 fee for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 200 on 05/01/2019

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As introduced, corrects error in code to clarify that a petitioner is required to pay $180 upon filing a petition for expunction, rather than $350; revises fee to be $180 instead of $350 for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-903]
As introduced, corrects error in code to clarify that a petitioner is required to pay $180 upon filing a petition for expunction, rather than $350; revises fee to be $180 instead of $350 for a defendant applying for expunction of an offense following the completion of a diversion program. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper Returned To The Clerk's Desk. on 04/03/2019

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As enacted, permits an eligible petitioner to have multiple, nonviolent convictions for offenses that resulted from the petitioner's status as a victim of human trafficking expunged if the expunction is in the best interest of justice and public safety and other requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32. [HB-193]
As enacted, permits an eligible petitioner to have multiple, nonviolent convictions for offenses that resulted from the petitioner's status as a victim of human trafficking expunged if the expunction is in the best interest of justice and public safety and other requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 199 on 05/01/2019

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, allows a person seeking expunction to pay an additional $250 fee for expedited expunction, which shall be given priority in docketing; requires removal and destruction of records to occur within 30 days of the court's order granting expedited expunction. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32. [HB-47]
As introduced, allows a person seeking expunction to pay an additional $250 fee for expedited expunction, which shall be given priority in docketing; requires removal and destruction of records to occur within 30 days of the court's order granting expedited expunction. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Antonio Parkinson Assigned To S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee on 01/22/2019

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As introduced, permits expunction of certain nonviolent felonies after 10 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-587]
As introduced, permits expunction of certain nonviolent felonies after 10 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Staples Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, permits the expunction of certain misdemeanor offenses not eligible under current law. - Amends TCA Title 40. [SB-506]
As introduced, permits the expunction of certain misdemeanor offenses not eligible under current law. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Action Deferred In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/17/2020

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As introduced, permits the expunction of certain misdemeanor offenses not eligible under current law. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-560]
As introduced, permits the expunction of certain misdemeanor offenses not eligible under current law. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, decreases from five to three years the amount of time from the completion of a person's sentence that must have elapsed before the person may apply for expunction of records. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1. [SB-88]
As introduced, decreases from five to three years the amount of time from the completion of a person's sentence that must have elapsed before the person may apply for expunction of records. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Action Deferred In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/17/2020

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As introduced, permits expunction of certain nonviolent felonies after 10 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-505]
As introduced, permits expunction of certain nonviolent felonies after 10 years have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for the most recent offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Action Deferred In Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/17/2020

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As introduced, requires the court to notify a defendant at the time of sentencing if the conviction is for an expungeable offense and the time period after which a petition to expunge may be filed. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3 and Chapter 244 of the Public Acts of 2019. [SB-2829]
As introduced, requires the court to notify a defendant at the time of sentencing if the conviction is for an expungeable offense and the time period after which a petition to expunge may be filed. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3 and Chapter 244 of the Public Acts of 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020

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As introduced, provides that the public records of a criminal defendant sentenced on or after July 1, 2020, are automatically expunged if the defendant has fulfilled the requirements for expunction by petitioning the court. - Amends TCA Title 40. [SB-2830]
As introduced, provides that the public records of a criminal defendant sentenced on or after July 1, 2020, are automatically expunged if the defendant has fulfilled the requirements for expunction by petitioning the court. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020

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As introduced, makes various changes to expunction, including giving the clerks discretion over whether to charge a fee for expunction and allowing a person to have a conviction for fraudulent use of a debit or credit card for less than $500 expunged. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, Chapter 32. [SB-2825]
As introduced, makes various changes to expunction, including giving the clerks discretion over whether to charge a fee for expunction and allowing a person to have a conviction for fraudulent use of a debit or credit card for less than $500 expunged. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2020

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As introduced, provides that the public records of a criminal defendant sentenced on or after July 1, 2020, are automatically expunged if the defendant has fulfilled the requirements for expunction by petitioning the court. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-2901]
As introduced, provides that the public records of a criminal defendant sentenced on or after July 1, 2020, are automatically expunged if the defendant has fulfilled the requirements for expunction by petitioning the court. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020

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As introduced, requires the court to notify a defendant at the time of sentencing if the conviction is for an expungeable offense and the time period after which a petition to expunge may be filed. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3 and Chapter 244 of the Public Acts of 2019. [HB-2900]
As introduced, requires the court to notify a defendant at the time of sentencing if the conviction is for an expungeable offense and the time period after which a petition to expunge may be filed. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3 and Chapter 244 of the Public Acts of 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 06/17/2020

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As introduced, makes various changes to expunction, including giving the clerks discretion over whether to charge a fee for expunction and allowing a person to have a conviction for fraudulent use of a debit or credit card for less than $500 expunged. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, Chapter 32. [HB-2516]
As introduced, makes various changes to expunction, including giving the clerks discretion over whether to charge a fee for expunction and allowing a person to have a conviction for fraudulent use of a debit or credit card for less than $500 expunged. - Amends TCA Section 8-21-401 and Title 40, Chapter 32.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Curcio Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 05/27/2020

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As introduced, removes misdemeanor driving under the influence of an intoxicant from the list of offenses that are ineligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 55. [SB-1936]
As introduced, removes misdemeanor driving under the influence of an intoxicant from the list of offenses that are ineligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/30/2020

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As introduced, removes misdemeanor driving under the influence of an intoxicant from the list of offenses that are ineligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 55. [HB-1902]
As introduced, removes misdemeanor driving under the influence of an intoxicant from the list of offenses that are ineligible for expunction. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Cooper Assigned To S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee on 01/31/2020

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