A Class E felony committed on or after November 1, 1989, may be expunged if it appears in the list below.  If the conviction is for a Class E felony committed after November 1, 1989, and is not on this list, it cannot be expunged. At the time of filing of the petition for expungement at least five (5) years must have elapsed since the completion of the sentence imposed for a Class E felony or a misdemeanor.

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39-11-411 Accessory after the fact;

39-13-306 Custodial interference where person not voluntarily returned by defendant;

39-13-604(c)(2) Knowing dissemination of illegally recorded cellular communication;

39-14-103 & 39-14-105(a)(2) Theft  of property

39-14-114(c) Forgery (up to $1,000);

39-14-115 Criminal simulation (up to $1,000);

39-14-116(c) Hindering secured creditors;

39-14-117(b) Fraud in insolvency;

39- 14-118 Fraudulent use of credit card or debit card ($501-$999);

39-14-121 Worthless checks ($501)-$999);

39- 14-130 Destruction of valuable papers ($501-$999);

39-14- 131 Destruction or concealment of will;

39-14-133 Fraudulent or false insurance claim ($50)-$999);

39-14-137(b) Fraudulent qualifying for set aside programs ($501-$999);

39-14-138 Theft of trade secrets ($501-$999);

39-14-139 Sale of recorded live performances without consent ($501-$999);

39-14-143 Unauthorized solicitation for police, judicial or safety associations;

39-14-147(1) Fraudulent transfer of motor vehicle with value of less than $20,000;

39-14-149 Communication theft ($501-$999) (fine only);

39-14-153 False information in applying for housing project accommodations;

39-14-402 Burglary of an auto;

39-14-408 Vandalism ($501-$999);

39-14-411 Utility service interruption or property damage;

39-14-505 Aggravated criminal littering (2nd and 3rd offenses involving certain weight or volume);

39- 14-602 Violation of Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act ($501-$999);

39-14-603 Unsolicited/bulk electronic mail ($500- $999);

39-16-201 Taking telecommunication device into penal institution;

39-16-302 Impersonation of licensed professional;

39-16-603 Evading arrest in motor vehicle where no risk to bystanders;

39-16-609(e) Failure to appear (felony);

39-17-106 Gifts of adulterated candy or food;

39-17-417(f) Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule V drug (fine not greater than $5,000);

39-17-417(g)( I) Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of not less than 1/2 ounce and not more than 10 pounds of Schedule VI; drug marijuana (fine not greater than $1,000);

39-17-417(h) Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule VII drug (fine not greater than $1,000);

39- 17-418(e) Simple possession or casual exchange (3rd offense);

39-17-422(c) Selling glue for unlawful purpose;

39-17-423(c) Counterfeit controlled substance;

39- 17-425(b)( I), (2), (3) Unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities;