HF2825

Purpose of the Bill

• The bill aims to update laws regarding access to expunged criminal conviction records.
• It specifically targets individuals applying for licenses or positions in the private security industry.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends current Minnesota laws to allow certain parties to access expunged records without a court order.
• It specifies that expunged conviction records can be opened for the evaluation of:
  • Prospective employees in criminal justice agencies.
  • Current or prospective licensees or employees in the private security industry.
  • Background checks for individuals in criminal justice roles or educational fields.
• It ensures that expunged records can be accessed by criminal justice agencies for ongoing investigations, prosecutions, and sentencing under certain conditions.
• It allows victims of the underlying offense to request records if relevant to their current court matters.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Allows private security industry background checks access to expunged records.
• Expands access to include evaluations for licenses and employment in certain sectors.
• Clarifies the conditions under which expunged records may be accessed by criminal justice agencies.
• Specifies notification requirements for agencies about the existence of sealed records.
• Effective dates are adjusted to include expungement orders after January 1, 2025.

Relevant Terms

• Expungement, Expunged Conviction Records, Private Security Industry, Background Check, Criminal Justice Agency, Licensee, Probable Cause, Victim Rights, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.