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Panel advances bill to raise cap on offenses eligible for expungement from $500 to $1,000
Summary
The subcommittee favorably reported H.3184, which would increase the maximum penalty to $1,000 for crimes eligible for expungement, expanding the number of offenses that could be cleared under current law.
Mr. Weeks presented H.3184 to the Judiciary subcommittee, explaining the bill would amend code section 22-59-10 to raise the maximum penalty threshold for crimes eligible for expungement from a $500 maximum penalty (or 30 days in jail) to a $1,000 maximum penalty, thereby increasing the number of offenses eligible for record sealing.
Committee members asked clarifying questions; no amendments were offered. The committee voted in favor of a favorable report.
The bill will proceed to later committee consideration as part of the judiciary agenda.
