HB 18-1344

HB 18-1344, titled "Relief From Criminal Collateral Consequences," simplifies and streamlines the process for individuals with criminal records to seek relief from certain legal restrictions after their sentence is completed. This bill allows courts to grant relief either at the time of conviction or anytime afterward, reducing barriers for those looking to move past their criminal history. It also extends this relief to juveniles through a similar process used for adults. Since the bill has been signed into law, it now provides new opportunities for people with criminal records and juvenile offenders to have more flexibility in seeking legal relief from collateral consequences of their convictions.

Official Summary

Current law has separate collateral relief sections for when a court orders an alternative sentence, probation, or community corrections. The bill combines collateral relief provisions into one section and authorizes a court to enter an order for collateral relief at the time of conviction of a defendant or any time thereafter. The bill requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check only if the hearing is held after sentencing. The bill adds the authority for a juvenile court to enter an order for collateral relief using the same process as criminal courts. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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