HB 2356
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement.
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Bill overview
This bill changes Pennsylvania’s law regarding expungement of criminal records. It lowers the age at which a person can petition to have their criminal history record information removed from official records from 70 to 65 years old. To be eligible, individuals must also have been free of any new arrests or prosecutions for a period of ten years after being released from prison or supervision. The bill also outlines the process for expungement within existing criminal history record information.
Key provisions
- Lowers the age for expungement eligibility from 70 to 65 years.
- Requires individuals to be free of arrest or prosecution for 10 years post-release.
- Addresses expungement within criminal history record information.
- Specifies the relevant section of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes being amended.
Who is affected
- Individuals with prior criminal records
- Pennsylvania residents
- Criminal history record keepers
Notable changes
- Reduces the age requirement for expungement eligibility.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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