MontanaPeople denied misdemeanor record clearing would wait before trying again
People with misdemeanor convictions could try again to clear their records two years after a denial, but could receive court approval only once in their lifetime.
What it does
People denied a request to clear misdemeanor records could apply again after two years. A court could grant record clearing only once in a person's lifetime.
Argument forAllowing another petition after a denial could give people a later chance to have their misdemeanor records cleared.
Argument againstThe two-year wait could delay another request even for people who could quickly fix the problem that led to denial.
More detail
People denied misdemeanor record clearing could ask a district court again. The process covers records tied to one or more misdemeanor convictions across cases or courts, including arrest, investigation, detention, and court records. A person could be granted record clearing under this process only once in their lifetime. Anyone applying would have to provide fingerprints to confirm their identity. Another petition could be filed once two years have passed from the denial date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29(LC) Draft Ready for DeliveryLatest
- Oct 19(LC) Draft in Assembly
- Oct 19(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 15(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Oct 8(LC) Draft in Edit
- Oct 8(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Oct 8(LC) Drafter Assigned
- Oct 8(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Oct 8(LC) Drafter Assigned
- Oct 8(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 17(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
Criminal Justice