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L.A. County backs legislation to automatically update cannabis convictions

by City News Service • May 22, 2018

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to back legislation that would automatically remove or reduce certain cannabis-related convictions.

Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Hilda Solis recommended support for AB 1793. The bill sponsored by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, would shift the work of identifying cases eligible for dismissal or misdemeanor status to the Department of Justice, rather than individuals convicted.

“Thousands of eligible people around the state may be unaware of the opportunity to erase cannabis-related convictions and start anew,” Solis said. “The war on drugs primarily hinders communities of color, and our goal at the county is to give people second chances and remove barriers to employment and a productive and happy life.”

As drafted, the bill would require the department to identify relevant cases, notify prosecutors and, failing a challenge by the prosecution, automatically reduce or dismiss convictions pursuant to Proposition 64, which legalized marijuana.

Less than 5,000 people statewide have taken advantage of the legal changes and petitioned the courts to have their records changed.

Solis estimated that as many as 1 million Californians may qualify for re-sentencing under Proposition 64, which reduced the most common marijuana felonies to misdemeanors effective Nov. 9, 2016.

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6 comments for "L.A. County backs legislation to automatically update cannabis convictions"

  1. Georgia says

    May 24, 2018 at 9:24 am

    … five gets you ten they indeed repeal these convictions. But, not one red cent of their fines will the courts ever refund.

  2. Michael otnisky says

    May 22, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Just who will pay for all the extra hours of manpower to accomplish this? More money out of the taxpayers pocket…typical idiot’s in control.

    • CORY MARSH says

      May 22, 2018 at 8:21 pm

      IF YOU DONT LIKE HOW OUR HONORABLE ELECTED LEADERS RULE YOU CAN MOVE TO ALABAMA WITH CHILD MOLESTER ROY MOORE EASY AS THAT.!

    • Pdc says

      May 23, 2018 at 7:31 am

      People who’s felony canibus charges are reduced can get better jobs and contribute to society in a much more positive way

    • John says

      May 23, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      Hey everyone look its another AV ignorant red neck with an opinion.

      • Alby says

        May 24, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        What racial stereotype do you fall under? A red necks opinions is just as valid as a $?!@ or ?!&’s opinion. Are you a ?!& and what is your opinion on the cannabis issue?

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