HB 352 Eliminates Fees for Qualifying Applicants, Allowing Rasa to Help Clear More Records
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – September 27, 2024 – Rasa Legal, a leading legal technology company specializing in record expungement, is pleased to announce that Utah has passed an expungement law (HB 352) set to take effect on October 1, 2024. This new legislation, sponsored by Representative Karrianne Lisonbee, eliminates government fees for qualifying low-income Utahns, making the expungement process more accessible to those who need it most.
HB 352 makes two major changes to the fee waiver process. First, it provides a pathway for individuals who are indigent to obtain a waiver of their Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) certificate fees. Previously, BCI charged $65 per conviction to process an expungement, creating a significant barrier for those unable to afford those fees. This legislation marks a crucial step towards ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent individuals from clearing their records and moving forward with their lives. Second, HB 352 creates a more efficient process for obtaining a waiver of court filing fees. Instead of requiring duplicative paperwork to be filed in every court, individuals seeking multiple expungements can now file just one fee waiver packet, which will determine whether they are entitled to a fee waiver in all cases.
“HB 352 is a game-changer for many Utah families seeking a fresh start. By removing financial barriers, we’re opening doors to better employment, housing, and educational opportunities for those who have been held back by past mistakes,” said Noella Sudbury, CEO and Founder of Rasa Legal. “How much money a person makes shouldn’t control whether they get a second chance, and this law is a huge step forward in helping low-income people access the justice system.”
The impact of this legislation is far-reaching, as it allows individuals with limited financial means to move forward with their expungement. This change is expected to lead to increased economic opportunities and improved quality of life for many Utah residents.
To determine eligibility for the fee waiver, individuals are encouraged to visit www.rasa-legal.com and use the expungement eligibility tool. This user-friendly resource will guide applicants through the process and help them understand their options under the new law.
Rasa Legal remains committed to supporting individuals through the expungement process and applauds Utah’s efforts to make justice more accessible to all. To see a list of other Utah expungement laws, visit www.rasa-legal.com/utah/legislative-updates/
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For more information, or to request an interview with Noella Sudbury, please email [email protected].
About Rasa Legal:
Rasa is a legal tech company on a mission to provide simple and affordable criminal record expungement. The company developed sophisticated computer software that analyzes criminal record databases and streamlines many of the complex and time-consuming steps associated with determining eligibility for expungement. These affordable expungement services clear a path for access to housing and jobs, higher wages, and a better quality of life for those who have been held back by background checks. For more information, visit www.rasa-legal.com.
