An Act relative to expungement of juvenile and young adult records
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to allow individuals who were adjudicated as juveniles or young adults in Massachusetts to petition the court to have their criminal records expunged. It aims to provide a pathway for these individuals to move forward with their lives by removing barriers to employment, housing, and education caused by past juvenile offenses. The bill establishes a process for reviewing these petitions and determining eligibility for expungement, offering a chance for a fresh start.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for petitions to expunge juvenile and young adult records.
- Defines eligibility criteria for expungement, considering the nature of the offense and the individual's subsequent behavior.
- Requires the court to review petitions and make a determination on eligibility.
- Specifies the types of records that may be expunged.
- Outlines the procedures for submitting and processing expungement petitions.
- Addresses the impact of expungement on certain professional licenses and employment opportunities.
- Creates a registry of expunged records (with appropriate safeguards).
- Provides for a timeframe for the court to rule on petitions.
Who is affected
- Juveniles who have been adjudicated in Massachusetts
- Young adults who have been adjudicated in Massachusetts
- Individuals seeking employment
- Individuals seeking housing
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
James B. Eldridge
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