S2983 — Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.

S2983 — Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence. · Informed CitizenryThis legislation establishes new timeframes for clearing criminal records, known as expungement, in Rhode Island. Under this bill, individuals may have misdemeanor records removed five years after…Open in Informed Citizenry