2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 542

File Code: Public Safety Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 190
Sponsored By:
Senators Forehand and Jones
Entitled:
Identity Theft - Victim - Expungement of False Criminal Record

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to order a person found guilty of identity theft to make restitution to the victim for the costs of an expungement proceeding; allowing a person to file a petition for expungement of criminal records if the records resulted from the arrest of another using the person's name or other identification without consent or authorization in violation of a specified law; and requiring the court to note in writing that expungement is ordered because of identity theft.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/5
Hearing cancelled
3/16
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Verna L. Jones, District 44
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
FRAUD -see also- FORGERY
IDENTIFICATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
PETITIONS
PRIVACY
RECORDS -see also- LAND RECORDS; VITAL RECORDS
RESTITUTION
THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING
VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Criminal Law
( 8-301 , 8-301 )
Criminal Procedure
( 10-105 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered