SB119 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Expungement of criminal records, authorized for youthful offenders, Sec. 15-27-2.1 added

Summary

SB119 would allow youthful offenders to petition to have their criminal records expunged, unless they are treated as adult sex offenders.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new option for youthful offenders to request expungement of their criminal records in the circuit court where the charges were filed. The option does not apply if the person is deemed an adult sex offender under another law. Anyone filing must follow the same expungement rules already in place for other cases.

Who It Affects

• Youthful offenders charged or convicted as youthful offenders can petition to expunge their records.
• Youthful offenders treated as adult sex offenders under Section 15-20A-35 cannot have their records expunged.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 15-27-2.1 creating a process for youthful offenders to petition the circuit court to expunge their criminal record in the county where charges were filed.
• If the youthful offender is treated as an adult sex offender under Section 15-20A-35, the expungement may not occur.
• The petition must follow all other expungement procedures and requirements of the existing law.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is enacted into law.

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