The Center Square: 'The felony stigma cried louder': Bipartisan effort aims to tackle recidivism in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are focusing on criminal justice reform, a process that began with the passage of the state’s Clean Slate Law last year. Those convicted of nonviolent misdemeanors will have their criminal records erased if they pay their fines and do not commit any other offenses for 10 years after their conviction. The law is the first of its kind in the country and now other states are considering similar legislation, said Jenna Moll, deputy director of the Justice Action Network.