Expunction; allow after 20 years of good behavior with certain exceptions.

SB 2222 would allow Mississippi courts to remove certain felony conviction records from public files after 20 years of good behavior. It applies to people who completed all sentence terms and paid fines, but excludes serious offenses like rape, sexual battery, repeated DUI, failure to register as a sex offender, and witness intimidation. To qualify, individuals must petition the court (with 10 days' notice to the district attorney) and prove rehabilitation. If approved, the record is cleared as if the conviction never occurred, restoring legal rights without requiring disclosure in most employment or housing contexts.