Section 6Part 2 — EXPUNGEMENT BOARD
Functions of the Board
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The functions of the Board are to —
receive, consider, review and determine applications for the expungement from the criminal records of spent convictions;
consider representations made to it by or on behalf of persons who apply to the Board for the expungement of criminal records;
advise the Governor on policy and strategic matters;
submit reports to the Governor, at intervals required by the Governor, on the discharge of the Board's functions; and
carry out other functions assigned by the Governor.
The Board shall have the power to approve, disapprove or revoke the expungement of a criminal record, and this power shall be exercised in a manner that is lawful, rational, proportionate and procedurally fair.
The Governor may give the Board policy directions relating to applications for expunging records, including related inquiries and proceedings and the Board shall ensure that the policies are brought to the attention of the public.
A hearing by the Board shall be in private and may be conducted without the applicant appearing unless the Board sees it fit to hear the applicant in person.