Creates provisions relating to expungement

HB 1234 creates an automated expungement process for certain criminal records in Missouri, directly affecting individuals with eligible convictions (such as misdemeanors or non-excluded felonies) who have met waiting periods and completed all obligations. The bill requires court records to be automatically closed without a court petition after 1 year (for minor offenses) or 3 years (for felonies), provided no new offenses occurred and restitution was paid. Prosecuting agencies can object within 60 days if records don’t meet eligibility, involve unpaid restitution, or have pending charges. The law excludes juvenile records, traffic violations, and cases with unresolved charges, while limiting lifetime expungements to two felonies or four misdemeanors. It takes effect for most cases starting August 28, 2028, with a transition period for records eligible by 2025.