Ohio May Ease Expungement Process for Some Marijuana Convictions
January 01, 2024
Ohioans legalized marijuana when they approved Issue 2, leading to the law taking effect on December 7. Those with criminal records for minor possession violations...
Alaska Courts to Clear Past Marijuana Convictions From Database
March 9, 2023
The Alaska Supreme Court will soon take action to help past offenders with cannabis convictions.
The Court intends to remove the records of individuals with low-level...
Connecticut Completes Expungement for More Than 40,000 Marijuana Convictions
January 9, 2023
Connecticut state officials have finished reviewing and vacating over 40,000 criminal records belonging to residents with marijuana-related convictions....
Legislators Approve Bill to Automatically Expunge Marijuana Records
January 5, 2023
The City Council for the District of Columbia has sent legislation to the mayor for approval after a unanimous vote to approve the measure. This legislation includes...
Simple Marijuana Possession May Make For Complex Background Check Considerations
January 5, 2023
In October, the president of the United States issued a pardon to all citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of simple marijuana possession....
Ohio Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Convictions Is Awaiting the Mayor’s Signature
January 3, 2023
Soon the governor in Ohio will receive legislation that awaits a signature. Signing it could result in expunging large numbers of offenses for...
Oregon Governor Issues Statewide Pardon for Marijuana Offenses
December 12, 2022
Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has announced her intention to pardon prior convictions of simple marijuana possession. Over 45,000 people within Oregon can expect...