Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 32 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

Generally under present law, a person convicted of a misdemeanor offense that is eligible for expunction must be notified by the judge at the time of sentencing of: (1) The person's eligibility to have all public records of the conviction destroyed in the manner set forth in the present law destruction of records provision; and (2) The time period after which the person can petition for expunction of the offense. Under this bill, such notification is required for a person convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense eligible for expunction. ON APRIL 29, 2021, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 965, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 specifies that the notification of eligibility for expunction will be required "if practicable." This amendment adds a requirement that the administrative office of the courts provide judges handling criminal matters with a reference document listing: each criminal offense eligible for expunction and the time period after which each offense is eligible for expunction.