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HB169Introduced in the House of Delegates

Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Malcolm Ruff, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing a person to file a petition for expungement of any misdemeanor or felony conviction a certain period of time after the completion of the sentence, parole, probation, and any other form of mandatory treatment associated with the conviction; authorizing a court to grant a petition on a showing of good cause; and providing that a denial of a petition may not be appealed and a subsequent petition may not be filed for a certain period of time.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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