Criminal procedure; criminal convictions sealed under certain circumstances; procedures established; exceptions provided; civil cause of action established

HB 11 automatically seals certain criminal convictions after specific waiting periods: 8 years for felonies (after completing sentence) and 3 years for misdemeanors, violations, or traffic offenses, provided no new convictions occur during that time. It excludes Class A felonies, pending charges, sex offenses, and individuals under post-release supervision. Sealed records remain hidden from most employers and the public but may be accessed by courts, law enforcement, or for specific purposes like firearm background checks or restitution collection. The bill requires the Administrative Office of Courts to create a system to manage this automatic sealing process.