The Board of Governors is considering a proposed rule amendment that would make it easier to use expunged or sealed criminal records in Bar disciplinary cases.

The proposal is on the agenda for first reading when the board meets September 30 on Amelia Island. A final vote could come as early as December. The proposal would then be forwarded to the Supreme Court for final consideration.

The proposal would amend Bar Rule 3-7.2 (Procedures on Criminal or Professional Misconduct) by adding a new subdivision (i) “Use of Expunged or Sealed Records.”