North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 667 — Amend Certificates of Relief.

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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Senate Bill 667, a clarification in the language was made concerning the process for individuals seeking relief from misdemeanor convictions. The phrasing was streamlined, which eliminates some redundancy but maintains the focus on the court's review of an individual's criminal history and conduct. This change is important because it aims to make the bill clearer and more accessible, ensuring that those affected by misdemeanors understand their rights and the procedure to seek relief.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 7, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 667 Short Title:
667 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45380-ML-93 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 8, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING A CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
(a) An individual who is convicted of no more than (i) three Class H or I felonies and (ii) any misdemeanors may petition the court where the individual was convicted of the most serious offense for a Certificate of Relief relieving collateral consequences as permitted by this Article.
(a) An individual who is convicted of no more than (i) three Class H or I felonies and (ii) any misdemeanors maypetition the court where the individual was convicted of the most serious offense for a Certificate of Relief relieving collateral consequences as permitted by this Article.
15A-173.3, the court may issue a Certificate of Reliefif,afterreviewing thepetition,theindividual's comprehensivecriminal historyasprovided bythedistrictattorney, anyinformationprovided byavictimunderG.S.
15A-173.3, the court may issue a Certificate of Reliefif,afterreviewingthepetition,theindividual's comprehensivecriminal historyas provided bythedistrictattorney, anyinformationprovided byavictimunderG.S.
*DRS45380-ML-93* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) The individual is engaged in, or seeking to engage in, a lawful occupation or activity, including employment, training, education, or rehabilitative programs, or the individual otherwise has a lawful source of support.
*S667-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) The individual is engaged in, or seeking to engage in, a lawful occupation or activity, including employment, training, education, or rehabilitative programs, or the individual otherwise has a lawful source of support.
(d) Thecourtisauthorizedtocalluponaprobationofficerforanyadditionalinvestigation or verification of the individual's conduct it reasonably believes necessary to its decision to issue, modify, or revoke a Certificate of Relief.
(d) Thecourtisauthorizedtocalluponaprobationofficerforanyadditionalinvestigation or verification of the individual's conduct it reasonablybelieves necessaryto its decision to issue, modify, or revoke a Certificate of Relief.
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  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Who sponsors SB 667?
SB 667 is sponsored by Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Sydney Batch (Democratic), and Michael A. Lazzara (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 667?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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