felony conviction; sentence completion; designation
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Overview
This bill allows a court to designate a completed Class 4, 5, or 6 felony as a Class 1 misdemeanor under specific circumstances. If a person has not previously been convicted of a felony, the offense didn't involve a victim, and they've completed their sentence with no subsequent offenses, a judge can make this designation. The designation is subject to a five-year waiting period and a determination that it’s in the interest of justice.
Key provisions
- Allows a court to designate completed Class 4, 5, or 6 felonies as Class 1 misdemeanors.
- Requires the person to have no prior felony convictions.
- The offense must not have involved a victim.
- The person must have fully completed their sentence, including monetary obligations.
- A five-year waiting period must pass after sentence completion.
- No subsequent misdemeanor offenses involving a victim or felony offenses during the five-year period are allowed.
- The designation must be determined to be in the interest of justice.
Who is affected
- Individuals with felony convictions
- Courts
- Criminal justice system
Notable changes
- Creates a new process for designating certain felonies as misdemeanors.
- Establishes specific criteria for the designation.
- Includes a waiting period and restrictions on subsequent offenses.
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