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CO HB1266

CO HB1266
Seal Misdemeanor Marijuana Conviction Records


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Introduced
03/15/2017
In Committee
05/09/2017
Crossed Over
05/03/2017
Passed
05/22/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill allows persons who were convicted of misdemeanors for the use or possession of marijuana to petition for the sealing of criminal records relating to such convictions if their behavior would not have been a criminal offense if the behavior had occurred on or after December 10, 2012. The court shall order the record sealed after the filing fees are paid and the petitioner establishes the offense is eligible for sealing.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals who were convicted of misdemeanor offenses for the use or possession of marijuana, which would not have been a criminal offense if the act occurred on or after December 10, 2012, to petition the district court to have their conviction records sealed. The court shall order the records sealed after the filing fees are paid and the petitioner establishes that the offense would not have been a criminal offense if it occurred on or after December 10, 2012. The bill also requires the defendant to provide a copy of the sealing order to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and pay any related costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 06/06/2017)

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