Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 796 — Police and court records; expungement of certain charges and convictions.

Last action — Left in Courts of Justice

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Allows a person to petition for expungement of convictions and deferred disposition dismissals for marijuana possession, underage alcohol possession, and using a false ID to obtain alcohol when the offense occurred prior to the person's twenty-first birthday, all court costs, fines, and restitution have been paid, and five years have elapsed since the date of completion of all terms of sentencing and probation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

  3. Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Read first time

  6. Placed on Calendar

  7. Read second time and engrossed

  8. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  9. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100310D

Sponsors

  • Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
  • Ryan T. McDougle · Primary
  • Rosalyn R. Dance · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Jennifer L. McClellan
  • Rosalyn R. Dance

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 796 do?
Allows a person to petition for expungement of convictions and deferred disposition dismissals for marijuana possession, underage alcohol possession, and using a false ID to obtain alcohol when the offense occurred prior to the person's twenty-first birthday, all court costs, fines, and restitution have been paid, and five years have elapsed since the date of completion of all terms of sentencing and probation.
Who sponsors SB 796?
SB 796 is sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan, Ryan T. McDougle, and Rosalyn R. Dance.
What is the current status of SB 796?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 796?
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