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Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Chapter 230: Expungement and Sealing of Criminal History Records

• § 7601. Definitions

  As used in this chapter:

  (1) “Court” means the Criminal Division of the Superior Court.

  (2) “Criminal history record” means all information documenting an individual’s contact with the criminal justice system, including data regarding identification, arrest or citation, arraignment, judicial disposition, custody, and supervision.

  (3) “Criminal justice purposes” means the investigation, apprehension, detention, adjudication, or correction of persons suspected, charged, or convicted of criminal offenses. “Criminal justice purposes” also includes criminal identification activities; the collection, storage, and dissemination of criminal history records; and screening for criminal justice employment.

  (4) “Qualifying crime” means:

  (A) all misdemeanor offenses except:

  (i) a listed crime as defined in subdivision 5301(7) of this title;

  (ii) a violation of chapter 64 of this title relating to sexual exploitation of children;

  (iii) a violation of section 1030 of this title relating to a violation of an abuse prevention order, an order against stalking or sexual assault, or a protective order concerning contact with a child;

  (iv) a violation of chapter 28 of this title related to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of a vulnerable adult;

  (v) a violation of subsection 2605(b) or (c) of this title related to voyeurism;

  (vi) a violation of subdivisions 352(1)–(10) of this title related to cruelty to animals;

  (vii) a violation of section 5409 of this title related to failure to comply with sex offender registry requirements;

  (viii) a violation of section 1455 of this title related to hate-motivated crimes;

  (ix) a violation of subsection 1304(a) of this title related to cruelty to a child;

  (x) a violation of section 1305 of this title related to cruelty by person having custody of another;

  (xi) a violation of section 1306 of this title related to mistreatment of persons with impaired cognitive function;

  (xii) a violation of section 3151 of this title related to female genital mutilation;

  (xiii) a violation of subsection 3258(b) of this title related to sexual exploitation of a minor;

  (xiv) a violation of subdivision 4058(b)(1) of this title related to violation of an extreme risk protection order;

  (xv) an offense committed in a motor vehicle as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 4 by a person who is the holder of a commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s permit pursuant to 23 V.S.A. chapter 39; and

  (xvi) any offense that would require registration as a sex offender pursuant to chapter 167, subchapter 3 of this title; and

  (B) the following felonies:

  (i) a violation of section 1201 of this title related to burglary, excluding any burglary into an occupied dwelling, unless the person was 25 years of age or younger at the time of the offense and did not carry a dangerous or deadly weapon during the commission of the offense;

  (ii) designated felony property offenses as defined in subdivision (5) of this section;

  (iii) offenses relating to possessing, cultivating, selling, dispensing, or transporting regulated drugs, including violations of 18 V.S.A. § 4230(a) and (b), 4231(a) and (b), 4232(a) and (b), 4233(a) and (b), 4233a(a), 4234(a) and (b), 4234a(a) and (b), 4234b(a) and (b), 4235(b) and (c), or 4235a(a) and (b); and

  (iv) any offense for which a person has been granted an unconditional pardon from the Governor.

  (5) “Designated felony property offense” means:

  (A) section 1801 of this title related to forgery and counterfeiting;

  (B) section 1802 of this title related to uttering a forged or counterfeited instrument;

  (C) section 1804 of this title related to counterfeiting paper money;

  (D) section 1816 of this title related to possession or use of credit card skimming devices;

  (E) section 2001 of this title related to false personation;

  (F) section 2002 of this title related to false pretenses or tokens;

  (G) section 2029 of this title related to home improvement fraud;

  (H) section 2030 of this title related to identity theft;

  (I) section 2501 of this title related to grand larceny;

  (J) section 2531 of this title related to embezzlement;

  (K) section 2532 of this title related to embezzlement by officers or servants of an incorporated bank;

  (L) section 2533 of this title related to embezzlement by a receiver or trustee;

  (M) section 2561 of this title related to receiving stolen property;

  (N) section 2575 of this title related to retail theft;

  (O) section 2582 of this title related to theft of services;

  (P) section 2591 of this title related to theft of rented property;

  (Q) section 2592 of this title related to failure to return a rented or leased motor vehicle;

  (R) section 3016 of this title related to false claims;

  (S) section 3701 of this title related to unlawful mischief;

  (T) section 3705 of this title related to unlawful trespass;

  (U) section 3733 of this title related to mills, dams, or bridges;

  (V) section 3761 of this title related to unauthorized removal of human remains;

  (W) section 3766 of this title related to grave markers and ornaments;

  (X) chapter 87 of this title related to computer crimes; and

  (Y) 18 V.S.A. § 4223 related to fraud or deceit in obtaining a regulated drug. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2013, No. 76, § 8; 2015, No. 36, § 1, eff. May 26, 2015; 2017, No. 57, § 3; 2017, No. 83, § 161(3); 2019, No. 32, § 2; 2019, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7602. Expungement and sealing of record, postconviction; procedure

  (a) Petition.

  (1) A person may file a petition with the court requesting expungement of a criminal history record related to a conviction if the person was convicted of an offense for which the underlying conduct is no longer prohibited by law or designated as a criminal offense.

  (2) A person may file a petition with the court requesting sealing of a criminal history record related to a conviction if the person was convicted of a qualifying crime or qualifying crimes arising out of the same incident or occurrence.

  (3) Whichever office prosecuted the offense resulting in the conviction, the State’s Attorney or Attorney General, shall be the respondent in the matter unless the prosecuting office authorizes the other to act as the respondent.

  (4) The court shall grant the petition without hearing if the petitioner and the respondent stipulate to the granting of the petition. The respondent shall file the stipulation with the court, and the court shall issue the petitioner an order of sealing and provide notice of the order to all Vermont State entities provided by the petitioner and all entities required to receive notice pursuant to subsection 7607(a) of this title.

  (5) This section shall not apply to an individual who is the holder of a commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s permit pursuant to 23 V.S.A. chapter 39 seeking to seal a record of a conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense committed in a motor vehicle as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 4.

  (b) Offenses that are no longer prohibited by law. For petitions filed pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the court shall grant the petition and order that the criminal history record be expunged if the following conditions are met:

  (1) The petitioner has completed any sentence or supervision for the offense.

  (2) Any restitution and surcharges ordered by the court have been paid in full, provided that payment of surcharges shall not be required if the surcharges have been waived by the court pursuant to section 7282 of this title.

  (c) Qualifying misdemeanors. For petitions filed to seal a qualifying misdemeanor pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the court shall grant the petition and order that the criminal history record be sealed if the following conditions are met:

  (1) At least three years have elapsed since the date on which the person completed the terms and conditions of the sentence.

  (2) Any restitution and surcharges ordered by the court for any crime of which the person has been convicted has been paid in full, provided that payment of surcharges shall not be required if the surcharges have been waived by the court pursuant to section 7282 of this title.

  (3) The respondent has failed to show that sealing would be contrary to the interests of justice.

  (d) Qualifying felony offenses. For petitions filed to seal a qualifying felony pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the court shall grant the petition and order that the criminal history record be sealed if the following conditions are met:

  (1) At least seven years have elapsed since the date on which the person completed the terms and conditions of the sentence.

  (2) Any restitution and surcharges ordered by the court for any crime of which the person has been convicted has been paid in full, provided that payment of surcharges shall not be required if the surcharges have been waived by the court pursuant to section 7282 of this title.

  (3) The respondent has failed to show that sealing would be contrary to the interests of justice.

  (e) Qualifying DUI misdemeanor. For petitions filed to seal a qualifying DUI misdemeanor pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the court shall grant the petition and order that the criminal history record be sealed if the following conditions are met:

  (1) At least 10 years have elapsed since the date on which the person completed the terms and conditions of the sentence.

  (2) Any restitution and surcharges ordered by the court for any crime of which the person has been convicted has been paid in full, provided that payment of surcharges shall not be required if the surcharges have been waived by the court pursuant to section 7282 of this title.

  (3) The person is not the holder of a commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s permit pursuant to 23 V.S.A. chapter 39.

  (4) The respondent has failed to show that sealing would be contrary to the interests of justice.

  (f) Fish and wildlife offenses. Sealing a criminal history record related to a fish and wildlife offense shall not void any fish and wildlife license suspension or revocation imposed pursuant to the accumulation of points related to the sealed offense. Points accumulated by a person shall remain on the person’s license and, if applicable, completion of the remedial course shall be required as set forth in 10 V.S.A. § 4502. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2015, No. 36, § 2, eff. May 26, 2015; 2017, No. 57, § 4; 2017, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2019, No. 32, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; 2019, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; 2021, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 7a, eff. May 31, 2022; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7603. Sealing of record, no conviction; procedure

  (a) Unless either party objects in the interests of justice, the court shall issue an order sealing the criminal history record related to the citation or arrest of a person:

  (1) within 60 days after the final disposition of the case if:

  (A) the court does not make a determination of probable cause at the time of arraignment;

  (B) the charge is dismissed before trial with or without prejudice; or

  (C) the defendant is acquitted of the charges; or

  (2) at any time if the prosecuting attorney and the defendant stipulate that the court may grant the petition to seal the record.

  (b) If a party objects to sealing a record pursuant to this section, the court shall schedule a hearing to determine if sealing the record serves the interests of justice. The defendant and the prosecuting attorney shall be the only parties in the matter.

  (c), (d) [Repealed.]

  (e), (f) [Repealed.]

  (g) A person may file a petition with the court requesting sealing of a criminal history record related to the citation or arrest of the person at any time. The court shall grant the petition and issue an order sealing the record if it finds that sealing the record serves the interests of justice or if the parties stipulate to sealing of the record.

  (h) [Repealed.] (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2019, No. 32, § 4; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7604. New charge

  If a person has a criminal charge pending at the time the petition for sealing or expungement is before the court, the court shall not act on the petition until disposition of the new charge. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7605. Denial of petition

  If a petition for expungement or sealing is denied by the court pursuant to this chapter, no further petition shall be brought for at least two years, unless a shorter duration is authorized by the court. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 57, § 5; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7606. Effect of expungement

  (a) Order and notice. Upon finding that the requirements for expungement have been met, the court shall issue an order that shall include provisions that its effect is to annul the record of the arrest, conviction, and sentence and that such person shall be treated in all respects as if the person had never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced for the offense. The court shall provide notice of the expungement to the respondent, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC), the arresting agency, the Restitution Unit of the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services, and any other entity that may have a record related to the order to expunge. The VCIC shall provide notice of the expungement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Crime Information Center.

  (b) Effect.

  (1) Upon entry of an expungement order, the order shall be legally effective immediately and the person whose record is expunged shall be treated in all respects as if the person had never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced for the offense.

  (2) In any application for employment, license, or civil right or privilege or in an appearance as a witness in any proceeding or hearing, a person may be required to answer questions about a previous criminal history record only with respect to arrests or convictions that have not been expunged. A State entity that inquires about a person’s criminal history record shall advise the person of the person’s right not to disclose expunged records pursuant to this subdivision.

  (3) The response to an inquiry from any person regarding an expunged record shall be that “NO CRIMINAL RECORD EXISTS.”

  (4) Nothing in this section shall affect any right of the person whose record has been expunged to rely on it as a bar to any subsequent proceedings for the same offense.

  (c) Process.

  (1) The court shall remove the expunged offense from any accessible database that it maintains.

  (2) Until all charges on a docket are expunged, the case file shall remain publicly accessible.

  (3) When all charges on a docket have been expunged, the case file shall be destroyed pursuant to policies established by the Court Administrator.

  (d) Special index.

  (1) The court shall keep a special index of cases that have been expunged together with the expungement order. The index shall list only the name of the person convicted of the offense, the person’s date of birth, the docket number, and the criminal offense that was the subject of the expungement.

  (2) The special index and related documents specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection shall be confidential and shall be physically and electronically segregated in a manner that ensures confidentiality and that limits access to authorized persons.

  (3) Inspection of the expungement order may be permitted only upon petition by the person who is the subject of the case. The Chief Superior Judge may permit special access to the index and the documents for research purposes pursuant to the rules for public access to court records.

  (4) [Repealed.]

  (5) The Court Administrator shall establish policies for implementing this subsection. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2015, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 2a, eff. May 25, 2016; 2017, No. 57, § 6; 2017, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2017, No. 201 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2019, No. 32, § 5; 2021, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. May 31, 2022; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7607. Effect of sealing

  (a) Order and notice. Upon entry of an order to seal, the court shall send a copy of any order sealing a criminal history record to all of the parties and attorneys representing the parties, including to the prosecuting agency that prosecuted the offense, the Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC), the arresting agency, and any other Vermont State entity identified by the petitioner that may have a record subject to the sealing order. VCIC shall provide notice of the sealing order to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Crime Information Center.

  (b) Effect.

  (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, upon entry of a sealing order, the order shall be legally effective immediately and the person whose record is sealed shall be treated in all respects as if the person had never been arrested, convicted, or sentenced for the offense.

  (2) In any application for employment, license, or civil right or privilege or in an appearance as a witness in any proceeding or hearing, a person may be required to answer questions about a previous criminal history record only with respect to arrests or convictions that have not been sealed. A State entity that inquires about a person’s criminal history record shall advise the person of the person’s right not to disclose sealed records pursuant to this subdivision.

  (3) The response to an inquiry from any member of the public regarding a sealed record shall be that “NO CRIMINAL RECORD EXISTS.”

  (4) Nothing in this section shall affect any right of the person whose record has been sealed to rely on it as a bar to any subsequent proceeding for the same offense.

  (c) Exceptions. A party seeking to use a sealed criminal history record, pursuant to the exceptions established in this subsection, in a court proceeding shall, prior to any use of or reference to the record in open court or in a public filing, notify the court of the party’s intent to do so. The court shall thereafter determine whether the record may be used prior to its disclosure in the proceeding. If a party submits a filing that contains a sealed record or a reference to a sealed record, that filing shall be filed under seal and remain under seal unless the court permits the use of the sealed record. This shall not apply to the use of a sealed record pursuant to subdivision (8) of this subsection. Use of a sealed record pursuant to an exception shall not change the effect of sealing under subsection (b) of this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or a sealing order:

  (1) An entity or person that possesses a sealed record, or an attorney for such entity or person, may continue to use the record for any litigation or claim arising out of the same incident or occurrence, including use of the record in reasonable anticipation of litigation. The entity or person shall, before disclosing the record to another person, provide the following notice to the recipient of the record: “SEALED - KNOWINGLY ACCESSING OR DISCLOSING THIS RECORD WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION IS A CIVIL VIOLATION SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00.”

  (2)(A) Except as provided in subdivision (B) of this subdivision (2), a criminal justice agency as defined in 20 V.S.A. § 2056a and the Attorney General may use the criminal history record sealed in accordance with section 7602 or 7603 of this title for criminal justice purposes as defined in section 7601 of this title.

  (B)(i) A criminal justice agency or the Attorney General may disclose a sealed criminal history record to another person only pursuant to a court order issued after the agency or the Attorney General files a petition and a supporting affidavit. The court shall permit disclosure of the record if it finds that disclosure is for criminal justice purposes as defined in section 7601 of this title. The court may grant the petition ex parte or upon hearing at the court’s discretion. The agency or the Attorney General shall provide the following notice to the recipient of the record: “SEALED - KNOWINGLY ACCESSING OR DISCLOSING THIS RECORD WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION IS A CIVIL VIOLATION SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00.”

  (ii) This subdivision (B) shall not require a criminal justice agency or the Attorney General to petition or obtain a court order for disclosure of records:

  (I) to another criminal justice agency; or

  (II) to meet discovery obligations pursuant to subdivision (7) of this subsection (c).

  (3) A defendant may use the sealed criminal history record of another person in the defendant’s criminal proceeding. The defendant shall, before disclosing the record to another person, provide the following notice to the recipient of the record: “SEALED - KNOWINGLY ACCESSING OR DISCLOSING THIS RECORD WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION IS A CIVIL VIOLATION SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00.”

  (4) A sealed record of a prior violation of 23 V.S.A. § 1201(a) shall be admissible as a predicate offense for the purpose of imposing an enhanced penalty for a subsequent violation of that section, in accordance with the provisions of 23 V.S.A. § 1210.

  (5) A person or a court in possession of an order issued by a court regarding a matter that was subsequently sealed may file or cite to that decision in any subsequent proceeding. The party or court filing or citing to that decision shall ensure that information regarding the identity of the defendant in the sealed record is redacted.

  (6) The Vermont Crime Information Center and Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall have access to sealed criminal history records without limitation for the purpose of responding to queries to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System regarding firearms transfers and attempted transfers.

  (7) The State’s Attorney, the Attorney General, the person who is the subject of a sealed record, and the attorney for the person who is the subject of the record shall disclose information contained in a sealed criminal history record when required to meet discovery obligations.

  (8) The person whose criminal history records have been sealed pursuant to this chapter and the person’s attorney may access and use the sealed records.

  (9) A law enforcement agency may inspect and receive copies of the sealed criminal history records of any applicant who applies to the agency to be a law enforcement officer or a current employee for the purpose of internal investigation.

  (10) Persons or entities conducting research shall have access to a sealed criminal history record to carry out research pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 2056b.

  (11) Information and materials gathered by the Department for Children and Families during a joint investigation with law enforcement, including law enforcement affidavits and related references to such information and materials, are not criminal history records as defined in subdivision 7601(2) of this title and are considered Department records that shall be maintained and may be utilized as statutorily prescribed by 33 V.S.A. chapter 49 and produced in response to a court order.

  (12) Information and materials gathered by Adult Protective Services during a joint investigation with law enforcement, including law enforcement affidavits and other investigative materials, are not criminal history records as defined in subdivision 7601(2) of this title and are considered records of the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living, which shall be maintained and may be utilized as authorized by 33 V.S.A. chapter 69 and produced in response to a court order.

  (d) Process.

  (1) The court shall bar viewing of the sealed offense in any accessible database that it maintains.

  (2) Until all charges on a docket have been sealed, the case file shall remain publicly accessible.

  (3) When all charges on a docket have been sealed, the case file shall become exempt from public access.

  (4) When a sealing order is issued by the court, any person or entity, except the court, that possesses criminal history records and has been provided notice of the order shall:

  (A) bar viewing of the sealed offense in any accessible database that it maintains or remove information pertaining to the sealed records from any publicly accessible database that the person or entity maintains; and

  (B) clearly label the criminal history record as “SEALED” to ensure compliance with this section.

  (e) Special index.

  (1) The court shall keep a special index of cases that have been sealed together with the sealing order. The index shall list only the name of the person convicted of the offense, the person’s date of birth, the docket number, and the criminal offense that was the subject of the sealing.

  (2) The special index and related documents specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection shall be confidential and shall be physically and electronically segregated in a manner that ensures confidentiality and that limits access to authorized persons.

  (3) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, inspection of the sealing order may be permitted only upon petition by the person who is the subject of the case. The Chief Superior Judge may permit special access to the index and the documents for research purposes pursuant to the rules for public access to court records.

  (f) Victims Compensation Program. Upon request, the Victims Compensation Program shall be provided with a copy, redacted of all information identifying the offender, of the affidavit for the sole purpose of verifying the expenses in a victim’s compensation application submitted pursuant to section 5353 of this title.

  (g) Restitution. The sealing of a criminal record shall not affect the authority of the Restitution Unit to enforce a restitution order in the same manner as a civil judgment pursuant to subdivision 5362(c)(2) of this title. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2015, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 2b, eff. May 25, 2016; 2019, No. 32, § 6; 2021, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 5a, eff. May 31, 2022; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7608. Victims

  (a) At the time a petition is filed pursuant to this chapter, the respondent shall give notice of the petition to any victim of the offense who is known to the respondent. The victim shall have the right to offer the respondent a statement prior to any stipulation or to offer the court a statement. The disposition of the petition shall not be unnecessarily delayed pending receipt of a victim’s statement. The respondent’s inability to locate a victim after a reasonable effort has been made shall not be a bar to granting a petition.

  (b) As used in this section, “reasonable effort” means attempting to contact the victim by first-class mail at the victim’s last known address, by telephone at the victim’s last known phone number, and by email at the victim’s last known email address. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7609. Sealing criminal history records of a person 18–21 years of age

  (a) Petition .

  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who was 18–21 years of age at the time the person committed a qualifying crime may file a petition with the court requesting sealing of the criminal history record related to the qualifying crime after 30 days have elapsed since the person completed the terms and conditions for the sentence for the qualifying crime. The court shall grant the petition and order that the criminal history record be sealed if the following conditions are met:

  (A) Any restitution and surcharges ordered by the court for any crime of which the person has been convicted has been paid in full, provided that payment of surcharges shall not be required if the surcharges have been waived by the court pursuant to section 7282 of this title.

  (B) The respondent has failed to show that sealing would be contrary to the interests of justice.

  (2) Order, notice, and effect of sealing shall comply with the provisions of subsections 7607(a) and (b) of this title.

  (b) Exceptions.

  (1) A criminal history record that includes both qualifying and nonqualifying offenses shall not be eligible for sealing pursuant to this section.

  (2) [Repealed.]

  (c) [Repealed.] (Added 2017, No. 201 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2019, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

• § 7610. Criminal History Record Sealing Special Fund

  There is established the Criminal History Record Sealing Special Fund, which shall be managed in accordance with 32 V.S.A. chapter 7, subchapter 5. Fees collected pursuant to 32 V.S.A. § 1431(e) for the filing of a petition to seal a criminal history record of a violation of 23 V.S.A. § 1201(a) shall be deposited into and credited to this Fund. This Fund shall be available to the Office of the Court Administrator, the Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Vermont Crime Information Center to offset the administrative costs of sealing such records. Balances in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be carried forward and remain in the Fund. (Added 2019, No. 32, § 7.)

• § 7611. Unauthorized disclosure

  A person who knowingly accesses or discloses sealed criminal history record information without authorization shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00. Each unauthorized disclosure shall constitute a separate civil violation. (Added 2021, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. May 31, 2022; amended 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)