Bill > SB0078

This bill amends Michigan's law regarding the expungement (or "setting aside") of criminal records, introducing several key changes. The bill creates a new pathway for individuals who committed a felony before turning 18 to have their conviction set aside, even for offenses previously ineligible for expungement, provided they meet specific criteria such as being successfully discharged from corrections, having no new convictions, passing a 15-year waiting period, and demonstrating a low likelihood of reoffending. The bill modifies existing provisions for setting aside convictions, including clarifying how multiple contemporaneous offenses are treated, specifying waiting periods after sentencing or completion of probation/parole, and expanding the documentation required for expungement applications. Notably, the new provisions require a comprehensive application including personal documentation like a resume, reference letters, and community involvement evidence, and impose a $150 filing fee. The bill maintains certain restrictions, such as continuing to prohibit expungement for serious violent crimes, sexual offenses, and some traffic violations, while also preserving the court's discretion in evaluating each application. Additionally, the bill ensures that even if a conviction is set aside, it may still be considered for certain legal purposes like sentencing for subsequent offenses.

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