The current process for expungement in Michigan is confusing and costly. A mechanism that automatically clears criminal convictions after 10 years is good policy that could create more law-abiding citizens.
Jesse Kelley
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | A conservative case for criminal record ‘Clean Slate’ in Michigan
An estimated half million Michigan adults have criminal records that hobble their ability to get jobs. Could wiping their slate clean help the state economy, and actually reduce recidivism?