Restricting public access to crime records

SB 105 (Restricting public access to crime records) allows certain individuals with pardoned or dismissed criminal charges to petition a court to limit public access to their records. Eligible individuals must have received a full pardon (with no recent non-traffic convictions or pending charges) or had charges dismissed/reduced to a local ordinance violation. The court can restrict access if it determines the harm to the person outweighs public interest, after a hearing and publication notice. Records remain accessible for sentencing, law enforcement, bar admissions, and other specific official uses, but are restricted for general public view. This bill does not apply to violent crimes, animal violence, or certain drug offenses involving violence.