"The expungement law is another step forward in transforming our criminal legal system so that people have the opportunity to be restored and can contribute to their communities. "We are honored to work alongside many coalition partners to shed light on the needlessly harsh and racially-biased criminal legal system that especially impacts youth, Black people and communities of color," says Shelli Weisberg, ACLU of Michigan Political Director. People who can show that their DUI conviction was a one-time mistake should have an opportunity to make a fresh start." "Drunk driving is a serious problem in Michigan, but permanently limiting a person's ability to work and drive based on a one-time, decades-old mistake does not make sense. Whitmer for signing these popular, bipartisan bills, which represent a long-awaited chance for a fresh start for tens of thousands of Michiganders whose opportunities have been limited by a single old DUI conviction," Safe & Just Michigan Executive Director John S. Applicants must submit a petition to the court, which would be reviewed and determined by a judge. Incidents that caused death or serious injury to a victim are not eligible. The bills give those with OWI convictions the option to seek expungement of their first offense five years after probation ends.
"These bills allow Michiganders to move on from a past mistake in order to have a clean slate. We must clear a path for first-time offenders so that all residents are able to compete for jobs with a clean record and contribute to their communities in a positive way." "No one should be defined by a mistake they have made in the past," said Governor Whitmer. 08, eliminating a planned sunset that would have increased the limit to.
Governor Whitmer yesterday signed House Bills 4219 and 4220, which will allow for expungement of convictions for a first violation of operating while intoxicated (OWI) under certain circumstances. The bills are expected to allow an estimated 200,000 non-repeat OWI offenders to have the opportunity for a second chance at a clean record. The governor also signed legislation that continues Michigan's legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for driving at.
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