Bill > SB0970

This bill amends the existing law on expungement of criminal records in Michigan. The key provisions are: 1. It allows for the treatment of multiple felony or misdemeanor convictions from the same incident within 24 hours as a single conviction for purposes of expungement eligibility. 2. It expands eligibility for expungement to include certain felonies committed before age 18, with additional requirements like 15 years since release from incarceration and a demonstrated record of rehabilitation. 3. It modifies the waiting periods for expungement, ranging from 3 to 7 years depending on the type of conviction. 4. It creates a non-public record of expunged convictions that can be accessed by certain entities for limited purposes, such as licensing decisions, sentencing considerations, and sex offender registration compliance. 5. It repeals the existing section 4 of the law. Overall, the bill aims to broaden the opportunities for individuals to have certain criminal records expunged, while balancing public safety and access to information for relevant authorities.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0970