Minnesota’s New Expungement Law – Part Two: Six Additional and Important Clarifications (15-01A)

On January 5^th, 2015, Judicial Training Update (15-01) summarizing Minnesota’s historic new expungement law was distributed. During the next several weeks, the thirst for additional information coming from judges, attorneys, law enforcement and the general public was overwhelming. The purpose for this Part Two Expungement Update is to add 6 additional facts about the new law. The following 6 additional facts are intended to supplement and provide clarification to the January 5^th training update (15-01).  Everything in the first training update is still accurate.

1. When the Court Orders Expungement – Does that Include DNA Samples and DNA Records?
2. What About Domestic Violence Convictions – Will the 2015 Legislature Revisit This Issue?
3. What About DWI Convictions: Use for Enhancement & Implied Consent Records?
4. Can You Use an Expunged Conviction for Enhancement Purposes (i.e. DWI’s Assaults, etc.?)
5. How do Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors Access and Share Expunged Records?
6. What Procedure is the BCA Following for Cases Involving “Stays of Imposition”?

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