Federal Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement: Clearing Records for Low-Level Offenses.
This Act establishes a mechanism for citizens to clear (expunge) federal records of arrests and convictions for low-level marijuana offenses. This means affected individuals can legally treat these events as if they never occurred, removing significant barriers in employment and daily life. Federal courts are mandated to conduct a comprehensive review and automatically expunge these records within two years, while citizens can also file their own petitions for expungement.
Key points
Automatic Record Clearing: Federal courts must review and automatically expunge records for federal marijuana-related misdemeanors, petty offenses, infractions, and civil penalties within two years.
Right to Non-Disclosure: Individuals with expunged records can legally deny the existence of the arrest or conviction (e.g., when applying for a job) without being guilty of perjury or false statement.
No Professional Disqualification: An expunged record cannot be used to disqualify an individual from pursuing any lawful activity, occupation, or profession.
Petition Process Available: Citizens can file a petition for expungement at any time; indigent petitioners with viable claims will be appointed legal counsel free of charge.
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