Bryan Feemster News Today

Missouri circuit courts have cleared more than 100,000 marijuana charges from people’s criminal records so far — a mandate that was a big selling point for those who voted to pass the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in 2022.

“We are doing our best,” said Missouri Supreme Court Clerk Betsy AuBuchon

The courts have expunged over 100,000 cases since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2022.

Last year, Missouri promised to expunge non-violent marijuana misdemeanors by June 8 and felonies by December 8.

Last year, Missouri promised to expunge non-violent marijuana misdemeanors by June 8 and felonies by December 8.

Last year, Missouri promised to expunge non-violent marijuana misdemeanors by June 8 and felonies by December 8.

When Missouri legalized recreational marijuana, it also promised to clear weed charges from people’s records. How are Kansas City counties keeping up?

The Clean Slate Clinic on Tuesday (June 13) is a chance for those with criminal records to talk with local attorneys about getting those records expunged.

The Greene County Circuit Court has expunged about 1,200 marijuana misdemeanors. The court estimates about 140,000 more cases need to be analyzed.

Missouri courts have a June 8 deadline to expunge misdemeanor marijuana charges, but many counties in the state are lagging behind, data shows.