Romano-FSS 776.09 Retention of records pertaining to persons found to be acting in lawful self-defense; expunction of criminal history records Flashcards
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Whenever the State declares that a person acted in lawful self-defense pursuant to the provisions related to the justifiable use of force in this chapter
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that finding shall be documented in writing and retained in the files of the state attorney or statewide prosecutor.
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Whenever a court dismisses an information, indictment, or other charging document because of a finding that the person accused acted in lawful self-defense pursuant to the provisions related to the justifiable use of force in this chapter
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that finding shall be recorded in an order or memorandum, which shall be retained in the court’s records.
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The accused person can
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apply for a certificate of eligibility to expunge the associated criminal history record.
