Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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HB 679 seeks to add a new paragraph to
Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A. in reference to review of individual’s
criminal history record information. If an individual was arrested for an
offense prior to age 18 and convicted for such offense, the individual may
petition the superior court of the county in which the conviction occurred for
restricted access to their criminal history record information. This is only
allowed if the individual’s offense did not involve physical injuries or
property damage; the individual successfully completed the terms of their
sentence; and the individual has not been arrested for at least three years,
excluding non-serious traffic arrests. |