Tag: cannabis convictions
Missouri Courts Request $3.7 Million for Expungement
Why it matters: The state of Missouri has expunged over 100,000 cannabis-related cases, but many older court records are not ...
Report: More Than 2 Million Pot-Related Expungements Since 2018
Why it matters: The article highlights the expungement of marijuana-related convictions in the United States over the past five years. ...
U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
Why it matters: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has extended the deadline for low-level cannabis offenders to apply for ...
Number of Federal Cannabis Prisoners Has Decreased by 61% Over the Past Five Years
Why it matters: The article discusses the significant decrease in the percentage of people in federal prison for cannabis convictions ...
New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill Expanding Cannabis Data Collection for Cops
Why it matters: Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D) aims to create a division tasked with compiling data relating to cannabis use, ...
Louisiana House of Representatives Passes Cannabis Expungement Bill
Why it matters: The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed a bill to reduce expungement fees for cannabis possession convictions ...
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Moves to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Why it matters: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is expediting the process for expunging low-level, misdemeanor cannabis offenses after a state ...
