Daily Local News: Bill provides automatically expungement upon full acquittal
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“It’s outrageous that even individuals ruled ‘not guilty’ by a judge are forced to live with a criminal record, which can have devastating effects on their employment prospects and family life,” said Holly Harris, Executive Director, Justice Action Network. “This expungement legislation will automatically seal criminal records upon full acquittal, reduce barriers for the formerly incarcerated to reach their potential, open doors to employment, education, housing and civic participation opportunities, while elevating our workforce, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing public safety. I’d like to thank Representative Nesbit, Representative McClinton and the nearly 40 bipartisan sponsors of this important legislation for their hard work on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth, and their role in shaping Pennsylvania’s standing as a national criminal justice leader.”