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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5323

SB 5323: Rcrds of conviction/vacation

Authorizing vacation of records of conviction for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses.

Summary

  • With some exceptions, persons convicted of misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors can apply for vacation of the record of conviction if at least three years have passed since the offender completed the terms of sentence, including payment of financial obligations. The court is permitted to vacate the convictions using the same procedure as used for felony convictions.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2001
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
January 19, 2001 in the Senate
Last action
January 14, 2002
Companion bill
HB 1174
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5323, SSB 5323

AN ACT Relating to vacation of records of conviction for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Dow Constantine D-34Jim Hargrove D-24Pat Thibaudeau D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5323)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5323)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5323)
  6. On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5323)
  7. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5323)
  8. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
  10. Minority; do not pass.
  11. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5323 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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