RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS.

Summary

The bill amends Hawaii’s expungement law so that anyone arrested or charged with a crime whose case ends in a violation can have the arrest record removed. It applies to felonies, misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors and violations, but excludes situations like bail forfeiture, fleeing the jurisdiction, or certain medical or plea‑deal circumstances. The change is intended to improve access to housing, jobs and other opportunities that can be blocked by an arrest record.

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