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For setting aside of conviction after sentence served

LB350: Provide for setting aside certain misdemeanor and felony convictions.

Legislative Summary: LB 350 would have allowed individuals convicted of a misdemeanor or felony and sentenced to a punishment such as jail or prison, to petition the court to set aside their conviction once the sentence is completed. When a criminal conviction is set aside, the person is considered not to have been previously convicted.

Veto message: LB350 weakens confidence in the criminal justice system by dramatically liberalizing the ability of serious felonies like murder, arson, human trafficking, armed robbery, drug manufacturing, drug distribution, and assault on a police officer or emergency responder to be set aside. This bill sends the wrong message to victims of crime and to society. It represents poor public policy.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 30-11-8 on Mar/15/18; Lynne Walz voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Ricketts on Mar/21/18.

Source: Nebraska Legislature voting records LB350 , Mar 15, 2018

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