Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 2387 — wrongful arrest; record clearance

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law regarding the process for clearing wrongful arrests and charges from records.

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    A. D. Any person who is wrongfully arrested, indicted or otherwise charged for any WITH A crime may petition the superior court for entry on all court records, police records and any other APPLICABLE records of any other agency relating to such THE arrest or indictment CHARGE a notation that the person has been cleared. → A. D. Any person who is wrongfully arrested, indicted or otherwise charged with a crime may petition the superior court for entry on all court records, police records and any other applicable records of any other agency relating to such arrest or charge a notation that the person has been cleared.

    Clarifies that the petition can be made by anyone wrongfully charged with a crime.

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    B. E. After a hearing on the petition, if the judge believes COURT FINDS that IT IS IN THE INTEREST OF justice will be served by such entry, the judge COURT shall issue the AN order requiring the AN entry that ON the person has been cleared on such COURT, POLICE AND OTHER APPLICABLE records, with accompanying justification therefor, and shall cause. → B. E. After a hearing on the petition, if the court finds that it is in the interest of justice will be served by such entry, the court shall issue an order requiring that the person has been cleared on such court, police and other applicable records, with accompanying justification therefor, and shall cause.

    Streamlines the language for clarity regarding the court's authority to issue an order.

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    the AN order requiring the AN entry that ON the person has been cleared on such COURT, POLICE AND OTHER APPLICABLE records, with accompanying justification therefor, and shall cause. A copy of such THE order to be delivered SHALL BE TRANSMITTED to all APPLICABLE law enforcement, PROSECUTING AND OTHER agencies and courts. → the court shall issue an order requiring that the person has been cleared on such court, police and other applicable records, with accompanying justification therefor, and shall cause a copy of such order to be delivered to all applicable law enforcement, prosecuting and other agencies and courts.

    Improves the sentence structure while maintaining the requirement for order distribution.

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    F. THE PERSON MAY DENY THAT THE ARREST OR CHARGE EVER OCCURRED. → F. The person may deny that the arrest or charge ever occurred.

    Standardizes capitalization for consistency.

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    G. Any person who has notice of such THE order ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION and WHO fails to comply with the court order issued pursuant to this section shall be IS liable to the person for damages from such THE failure TO COMPLY. → G. Any person who has notice of such order issued pursuant to this section and who fails to comply with the court order issued pursuant to this section shall be liable to the person for damages from such failure to comply.

    Refines the sentence for clarity and consistency in language.

Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2387?
HB 2387 is sponsored by Stacey Travers (Democrat), Lupe Contreras (Democrat), Cesar Aguilar (Democrat), and Melody Hernandez.
What is the current status of HB 2387?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular 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.
Where can I track HB 2387?
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