The bill amends the 1965 PA 213, which governs the process for setting aside criminal convictions in Michigan. It allows individuals convicted of up to three felony offenses to apply for the expungement of their convictions, with specific limitations on the number of assaultive crimes and felony convictions for the same offense that can be set aside. Notably, individuals convicted of certain offenses related to human trafficking may also apply to have their convictions set aside, provided they committed the offense as a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to various types of crimes, including "assaultive crime," "felony," and "misdemeanor," and specifies the conditions under which a conviction can be considered for expungement. The language of the bill includes new provisions that outline eligibility criteria and the process for applying to have convictions set aside, while also deleting outdated references to specific sections of the Michigan penal code. The amendments are set to take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 780.621