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SB88: Marijuana; expungement of charges.

Chief Patron

Sen. Louise Lucas (D-18)

Louise Lucas (D-18)
Served: 1992–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

02/06/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Expungement of marijuana charges. Provides that anyone who has had a charge of possession of marijuana discharged and dismissed in accordance with the provisions of § 18.2-251, more than 10 years prior to his petition for expungement, may file a petition setting forth the relevant facts and requesting expungement of the police records and the court records relating to the charge. The bill adds that the Department of Criminal Justice Services shall maintain a record of an expungement of a dismissal under § 18.2-251 for the purpose of a second prosecution under § 18.2-250 or 18.2-250.1.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/30/2008 and 01/30/2008.

Identical Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB315

Patron: Harvey Morgan
Introduced: 2008-01-04
Status: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Poll Results

4 votes

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