HB 865

Abstract

Expungement of certain misdemeanor drug offenses. Allows a person convicted of a misdemeanor offense of possessionof a controlled substance or marijuana, or charged with such an offensewhich charge was deferred and dismissed, who has successfully completedall terms of probation to file a petition for expungement one yearafter the completion of such terms if he has not been convicted ofany offense involving violence. Any conviction that is expunged willbe considered a prior conviction for purposes of prosecution of anysubsequent offense for which the prior conviction statutorily enhancespunishment. The bill also provides that any outstanding fines orcosts from the misdemeanor conviction may be waived or reduced foran indigent petitioner or for good cause shown.