Show-Me Weed Forgiveness Waiting Game

OR . . . Justice delayed for stoners . . .

Under Amendment 3, all nonviolent marijuana-related cases are required to be expunged – wherein the case record is sealed or destroyed and a person is cleared of their charges. The deadline for misdemeanor expungements is June 8, and felonies by December 8. So far, the state has expunged nearly 44,000 cases – more than 10,000 felonies and about 32,500 misdemeanors.

But the state doesn’t know how many cases remain, and experts say the courts likely won’t meet the constitutional deadline.

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After expunging thousands of marijuana cases, Missouri courts are not expected to meet deadline

Amendment 3 legalized recreational marijuana in Missouri. It also required all nonviolent marijuana-related misdemeanors and felonies to be expunged by June 8 and December 8, respectively. But the state doesn't know how many cases are left, and experts say the courts aren't equipped to handle those that remain before June or December.