COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - People with minor marijuana convictions could soon have their records erased if what they did in the past would be legal today in Ohio.

State lawmakers are debating the final version of a bill that includes a process to have certain marijuana convictions expunged.

It wouldn’t happen automatically.

The plan would allow someone to file an application with a court to have their prior conviction erased. They’d be required to pay a $50 filing fee.

Within 45 to 90 days of filing the application, a judge would be required to hold a hearing where a prosecutor could object to someone’s expungement request.

As long as the court believes someone’s request meets eligibility requirements, it could order the expungement.

“You get an expedited process, essentially,” said Sta

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