AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Summary

The bill changes Rhode Island’s expungement rules so that people whose records are erased are freed from penalties and can say they were never convicted, except for specific jobs like law enforcement, teaching, or pistol licensing where disclosure is required. It also limits who may access expunged records, imposing civil liability for wrongful release. The changes aim to protect individuals while preserving public safety in sensitive roles.

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