Expungement of certain charges and convictions. (SB521)
Introduced By
Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Dale City)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Expungement of certain charges and convictions. Allows a person to petition for expungement of convictions and deferred disposition dismissals for marijuana possession, underage alcohol possession, and using a false ID to obtain alcohol when the offense occurred prior to the person's 21st birthday and five years have elapsed since the date of completion of all terms of sentencing and probation. Read the Bill »
Status
02/03/2016: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102815D |
01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/29/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (SB521) |
02/03/2016 | Continued to 2017 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports this bill. Expungement offers offenders a second chance at life by removing old convictions from the public record. Youthful indiscretions are common but can have a lasting impact. Technology has made it easier to find criminal records online, exacerbating the consequences of criminal convictions. We also know that finding suitable employment reduces the likelihood that ex-offenders will commit new crimes. Expungement gives ex-offenders a better chance to find a job. The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that gives ex-offenders a second chance.
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports this bill. Expungement offers offenders a second chance at life by removing old convictions from the public record. Youthful indiscretions are common but can have a lasting impact. Technology has made it easier to find criminal records online, exacerbating the consequences of criminal convictions. We also know that finding suitable employment reduces the likelihood that ex-offenders will commit new crimes. Expungement gives ex-offenders a better chance to find a job. The ACLU of Virginia supports legislation that gives ex-offenders a second chance.
this bill is great but its a little crazy because the person or student makes a little mistake within the 5 years they are srewed