Bill > HB2749

This bill allows a judge to reclassify a conviction for a less serious felony (specifically, a class 4, 5, or 6 felony that does not involve a dangerous offense) as a class 1 misdemeanor, which is a less severe criminal offense, if certain conditions are met. These conditions include that the person has no prior felony convictions, the offense did not harm a victim (a "victim" is defined by existing law as someone who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a criminal offense), the person has fully completed all court-ordered requirements including paying all fines, at least five years have passed since the sentence was completed without any new misdemeanor or felony convictions, and the judge believes this reclassification is in the interest of justice. However, this provision does not apply to convictions for specific offenses related to prohibited weapons, carrying a concealed weapon, or escape. This new section will be repealed after September 30, 2028.