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FL S0468
Expunction of Criminal History Records Relating to Certain Cannabis Offenses
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
Crossed Over
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing certain courts to order criminal justice agencies to expunge the criminal history record of an individual with a qualified cannabis offense upon such individual filing a petition for expunction; authorizing an individual to petition for expunction of such criminal history records at any time; providing requirements if the state attorney or the arresting agency object to the court granting the petition; prohibiting a court or criminal justice agency from charging the petitioner fees in connection with the petition, etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes certain courts to order the expunction (removal) of criminal history records related to misdemeanor offenses of obtaining, purchasing, or possessing 20 grams or less of cannabis, under certain conditions. The bill establishes eligibility criteria, including that at least one year has elapsed since the disposition of the arrest or alleged criminal activity, and the person is no longer under court supervision. The person must apply to the Department of Law Enforcement for a certificate of eligibility before petitioning the court for expunction. The courts have discretion to grant or deny the expunction request. The bill also specifies the process for processing the petition and order, and the effects of an expunction order, which generally allows the person to lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge the expunged arrests and notices to appear, except in certain professional contexts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (S)
Last Action
Died in Messages (on 04/30/2021)
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