ID H0226

Allows courts to amend judgments from state custody sentences to "confinement in a penal facility" for only the days served prior to suspension, which may be deemed a misdemeanor conviction, if a defendant completes probation without violation or successfully graduates from drug court or mental health court.

Applies the amendment authority to defendants convicted and granted probation before the law takes effect, as well as cases arising after enactment.

Permits final dismissal of cases for defendants who successfully comply with probation terms, restoring civil rights to the defendant.

Allows the prosecuting attorney or court to initiate judgment amendment proceedings (in addition to defendant applications) for sentences suspended during the first 365 days of state custody.

Excludes offenses requiring sex offender registration under Section 18-8304 from dismissal or reduction under this section.