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1 Annulment of Criminal Records; Waiver of Fee. Amend RSA 651:5, I to read as follows:
I. Except as provided in paragraphs V-VIII, the record of arrest, conviction and sentence of any person may be annulled by the sentencing court at any time in response to a petition for annulment which is timely brought in accordance with the provisions of this section if in the opinion of the court, the annulment will assist in the petitioner's rehabilitation and will be consistent with the public welfare. The court may grant or deny an annulment without a hearing, unless a hearing is requested by the petitioner.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
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1 Annulment of Criminal Records; Waiver of Fee. Amend RSA 651:5, I to read as follows:
I. Except as provided in paragraphs V-VIII, the record of arrest, conviction and sentence of any person may be annulled by the sentencing court at any time in response to a petition for annulment which is timely brought in accordance with the provisions of this section if in the opinion of the court, the annulment will assist in the petitioner's rehabilitation and will be consistent with the public welfare. The court may grant or deny an annulment without a hearing, unless a hearing is requested by the petitioner. The court shall waive the filing fee for a petitioner that demonstrates that he or she has been found not guilty or that the case has been dismissed or not prosecuted in accordance with paragraph II or II-a.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.