HB610 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Harassment, crime of, expungement of record of conviction under certain conditions
Summary: HB610 would allow harassment misdemeanor records to be expunged after certain conditions are met, but its local spending effects depend on a constitutional rule about funding.
What This Bill Does
It lets a person convicted of the harassment misdemeanor (in circuit or district court) petition the court to expunge all records related to the charge if probation is completed or at least one year has passed since conviction. The petition must include a sworn statement, be served on the prosecutor, and the victim may object within 45 days; if there are objections, a hearing is held with evidence and the court considers specific factors before deciding. A $100 filing fee is charged, with funds distributed to various offices, and indigent petitioners can request a payment plan; if expungement is granted, all related records are destroyed and treated as if the case never occurred, with a 120-day certification requirement for destruction by agencies.

Who It Affects
Individuals convicted of the misdemeanor harassment offense who meet the specified conditions and may petition to expunge their records.
Local government entities and related state agencies (courts, prosecutors, clerks, and record-keeping agencies) involved in processing expungements, whose actions and funding are affected by the bill and by Amendment 621’s local-expenditure rules.

Key Provisions
Authorizes expungement petitions for misdemeanor harassment convictions in circuit/district court after completion of probation or after one year, with a defined petition process including notice to prosecutors and victims and a hearing when objections exist.
Imposes a $100 filing fee with specified distribution to the district attorney, circuit clerk, DPS, and ACJIC; provides indigent relief options and requires destruction of records if expungement is granted, making the case legally nonexistent going forward and limiting disclosure.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Crimes and Offenses