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Committee advances automatic expungement for acquitted defendants
Summary
The committee approved a measure to require automatic expungement of arrest records and charging documents when an accused is acquitted, prompting debate over retained law-enforcement access to records such as DNA and fingerprints.
The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety voted June 5 to approve Bill No. 36-0057, a proposal to require automatic expungement of an arrest record and related complaint or information when an accused person is acquitted. The committee vote was recorded in favor and the bill will be forwarded to Rules and Judiciary.
Supporters, including the Office of the Territorial Public Defender, argued automatic expungement is an equity measure that reduces barriers to employment, housing and education for people…
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