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The State of Massachusetts permits those with eligible marijuana convictions to petition for expungement of the records. In 2022, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled to limit judges’ abilities to deny cannabis-related expungement requests. This is a positive step towards removing the harmful and long-lasting barriers created by the War on Drugs.
Expungement completely destroys a criminal record. No one will see that the record existed once it has been expunged. This provides eligible individuals with a clean slate and opens up access to opportunities that may otherwise be limited or blocked completely such as: employment, housing, education and financial aid.
There is also the option to seal a record with eligible marijuana offenses. This enables individuals to answer “no” when asked about a criminal record on a job application without repercussions. The public will not be able to see the criminal record, however law enforcement and certain special employers (jobs that involve working with children, the elderly, etc.), will be able to see the record.
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