Loading chat...
FL H0189
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Travaris McCurdy
Click for details
AI Summary
- Creates s. 943.0586, F.S., allowing individuals to petition for expunction of criminal history records for "qualifying cannabis offenses," defined as one or more misdemeanor convictions for obtaining, purchasing, or possessing 20 grams or less of cannabis
- Excludes from eligibility any cannabis misdemeanor conviction connected to a felony offense, driving under the influence, or an act of domestic violence
- Requires the court to grant the expunction petition if neither the state attorney nor the arresting agency files a written objection within 10 days; if an objection is filed, the court must hold a hearing and grant the petition unless good cause is shown by clear and convincing evidence
- Criminal justice agencies with custody of expunged records must physically destroy or obliterate them, and individuals may lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge the expunged arrests or convictions without perjury liability
- Courts and criminal justice agencies are prohibited from charging any fees for filing the petition or obtaining necessary documents, with an effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Expunction of Criminal History Records Relating to Cannabis Offenses
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/22/2021
Full Bill Text
No bill text available