Police and court records; expungement. (HB1073)
Introduced By
Del. Steve Heretick (D-Portsmouth) with support from co-patrons Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church), and Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Springfield)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Expungement of police and court records. Provides that a court that enters a nolle prosequi for a criminal charge or dismisses such charge for any reason may, upon motion of the person charged, enter an order requiring the expungement of the police and court records relating to the charge. Amends § 19.2-392.2, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2016 | Committee |
| 01/13/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101942D |
| 01/13/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/20/2016 | Assigned to sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/20/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/20/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/25/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |
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.