Sen. Keith Perry

Juvenile suspects who complete diversion programs could expunge their criminal records, including nonforcible felonies, under a measure that is making its way through the Legislature.

The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 342 by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville. An identical measure, HB 195 by Rep. David Smith, R-Winter Springs, has yet to receive a hearing.