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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that the court may order the sealing of the records of arrests or charges not initiated by arrest which result in an order of supervision or a conviction for a misdemeanor violation of public indecency. Provides that the court may not order the sealing of the records of arrests or charges not initiated by arrest which result in an order of supervision or a conviction for offenses under the Humane Care for Animals Act (rather than Class A misdemeanors under the Act). Eliminates multiple offenses and circumstances of the charge where records may currently be sealed. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the court may not order the sealing of the records of arrests or charges not initiated by arrest which result in an order of supervision or a conviction for Class A misdemeanors or felony offenses under the Humane Care for Animals Act (in the introduced bill, offenses under the Humane Care for Animals Act).
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that various records identified as eligible for sealing 3 years after the termination of the petitioner's last sentence may not be sealed until the petitioner is no longer required to register under the Arsonist Registration Act, Sex Offender Registration Act, or the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act.
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