Washington Lawmakers Pass Legislation Facilitating Expungement of Past Marijuana Convictions

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Washington Lawmakers Pass Legislation Facilitating Expungement of Past Marijuana Convictions

Washington Lawmakers Pass Legislation Facilitating Expungement of Past Marijuana Convictions | Paul Armentano

This week, House and Senate lawmakers in Washington state approved legislation, Senate Bill 5605, facilitating the expungement of past low-level marijuana convictions. The legislation now awaits action by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, who has previously called for pardoning those with criminal records for marijuana violations. The measure provides the courts with the discretion to vacate any misdemeanor marijuana conviction. Those seeking […]

Washington Lawmakers Pass Legislation Facilitating Expungement of Past Marijuana Convictions | The Daily Chronic

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