On Thursday, the Michigan Governor signed a few new bills into law. Under the new laws, also called the ‘clean slate’ bill, some convictions can be automatically expunged. Others will have to wait for a set time frame. But many residents will be eligible to have their criminal record expunged.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed seven bipartisan bills into law on Thursday. These laws can provide a “clean slate” to residents that qualify. This will allow many people to become eligible for jobs and housing that they previously would not have been eligible for due to their criminal record.
“This is also an opportunity to grow our workforce and expand access to job training and education for so many people. I am proud to sign these bills today alongside Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist and many of the bipartisan leaders who worked on them,” said Whitmer.
If a marijuana offense does not qualify as illegal after December 6, 2018; the new law allows officers to omit them. December 6, 2018 is when recreational marijuana use became legal for adults.
Due to the law change Michigan residents will be able to apply to have their criminal record expunged. The House Bill signed into law on Monday outlines the new regulations for criminal record expungement.
The state system will automatically expunge some marijuana convictions. So, citizens will not have to take any action in this regard. But residents can always check their record or inquire about qualifications.
Webpage for Expungement Laws
The Attorney General for Michigan made an announcement on April 12, that there will be a website for the new clean slate expungement laws and information for those who qualify.
The new webpage will inform Michigan residents about the state’s new expungement laws. It will let them know the dates that they go into effect. All of the eligibility requirements. The forms and other downloadable checklists that are available.
“Michiganders voted to legalize recreational marijuana use years ago. Residents should rightfully be able to eliminate convictions for actions that are no longer considered a crime in our state,” said Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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