Automatic expungement; authorize for certain crimes.

Summary

The proposal requires the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to automatically delete up to four misdemeanor convictions after seven years and up to two qualifying felony convictions after ten years. It also revises the existing petition process for expungement and sets new record‑keeping rules. The aim is to give eligible people a fresh start while keeping some serious offenses off public records.

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