HB 17-1266

HB 17-1266, also known as the "Seal Misdemeanor Marijuana Conviction Records" bill, allows people who were convicted of using or possessing small amounts of marijuana before it was legal to ask the court to seal their criminal records. This means that if someone's behavior would not have been against the law after December 10, 2012 (when Colorado made some marijuana offenses legal), they can petition to have those old convictions hidden from public view once certain conditions are met, like paying a fee and waiting for a 30-day period. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now active and people can start using its provisions to seal their records.

Official Summary

The bill allows persons who were convicted of misdemeanors for the use or possession of marijuana to petition for the sealing of criminal records relating to such convictions if their behavior would not have been a criminal offense if the behavior had occurred on or after December 10, 2012. The court shall order the record sealed after the filing fees are paid, the petitioner establishes the offense is eligible for sealing, and the petition is posted on the website of the state court administrator for 30 days. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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