Automatic expungement isn’t likely to be implemented until late 2022 or early 2023. The implementation of an automatic process for scrubbing certain misdemeanors after seven years and certain felonies - not including those involving assault - after 10 years.
If there are multiple convictions for the same offense (with a max sentence of 10 years) only one can be expunged. Up to three felonies can be expunged if it is deemed appropriate. They will also be able to state that they have not been convicted of that crime on applications for public benefits, housing or employment.Ī person who has been convicted may apply to have their convictions from the State set aside. If returning citizens get an order setting aside a conviction, they can legally state on any job or school application that they have never been convicted of or arrested for the expunged crime. Setting aside a conviction will remove a specific conviction from a public criminal record. Soon Michiganders will be able to feel the real changes that will come about from this program.” “The Clean Slate Pilot program offers a stop-gap for expungement services until automatic expungements go into effect.
The bipartisan Clean Slate legislation fundamentally changed Michigan’s criminal history expungement laws, for the better,” said Lt. “My goal since day one of taking office has been to build fundamental reforms to make our communities safer and improve the people’s outcomes going through our criminal justice system. The assistance is thanks to a $4M investment in the Clean Slate Pilot program from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). (WILX) - In the coming months, returning citizens can get help with expunging eligible convictions from their criminal record to aid them in their pursuit of employment.
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