SB 251 - This act allows a person convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors to have the criminal record expunged after 10 consecutive years without a conviction. Violent felonies, sex-related offenses and high-level drug offenses prevent expungement.

Upon the closing of a criminal record, the petitioner is subject to a 3-year probationary period with 100 hours of community service. If the 3-year period is successfully completed, the criminal records shall be expunged. Penalty provisions are included, and protection is given to criminal justice agencies for prior arrests and convictions.

MIKE HOEFERKAMP