Wendzel Hopeful For Passage Of Expungement Legislation

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State Representative Pauline Wendzel is hoping to see passage soon of legislation that would allow for the expungement of some criminal records in Michigan. She tells WSJM News a package of bills to expand the number of people who qualify for expungement and establish a process passed the state House last year but got held up in the Senate due to the pandemic.

“We’re glad that this is starting to move, and it’s a great bipartisan package, really, that’s helping people who already paid their debts to society get back on their feet,” Wendzel said.

Wendzel says the bill only applies to non-violent offenses.

“That’s something we worked a long time on debating, but it’s things like driving without a license is an example of one that’s in my bill.”

The package also allows for expungement of marijuana offenses. Wendzel says a Senate committee took testimony on the plan last week.