Tennessee Code 40-35-324 – Notification of eligibility for expunction

(a) If practicable, a judge shall, at the time of sentencing, notify a person convicted of an offense that is eligible for expunction of:

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Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(1) The person’s eligibility to have all public records of the conviction destroyed in the manner set forth in § 40-32-101; and

(2) The time period after which the person can petition for expunction of the offense.

(b) The administrative office of the courts shall provide judges handling criminal matters with a reference document listing:

(1) Each criminal offense eligible for expunction pursuant to § 40-32-101; and

(2) The time period after which each offense is eligible for expunction.

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