Convictions & deferred disposition dismissals; person allowed to petition for expungement, etc. (HB1168)
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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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Description
Expungement of certain charges and convictions. Allows a person to petition for expungement of convictions and deferred disposition dismissals for simple larceny or concealment of goods or merchandise when the offense occurred prior to the person's twenty-first birthday and five years have elapsed since the date of completion of all terms of sentencing and probation. Amends § 19.2-392.2, § 19.2-392.4, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103403D |
| 01/14/2016 | Committee |
| 01/14/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16103403D |
| 01/14/2016 | 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.