Posts Tagged Expungement
Virginia House and Senate at Standoff Over Expungement… Again
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2021
Lawmakers agree they want to make it easier to expunge old criminal records. But, for a year now Democrats who control the General Assembly have not been able to agree about how to make that happen. Michael Pope explains why.
State Lawmakers Weigh the Very Nuanced Issue of Conviction Expungement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 28, 2021
Lawmakers are trying to work their way through a number of complicated issues this year. One of the most nuanced issues this year is how to expunge old convictions. Michael Pope has details.
Lawmakers Set to Revisit Expungement Debate After Failing to Reach Agreement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 10, 2020
Lawmakers have now ended their three-month special session. And, they left one important piece of business unfinished. Michael Pope reports.
Differences Over Conviction Expungement Continue to Divide General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 21, 2020
Lawmakers are mostly done with their special session, although they left some business unfinished. Michael Pope reports on one criminal justice reform that has yet to be resolved.
General Assembly Working Out Differences Over Conviction Expungement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 8, 2020
Leaders in the House and Senate are trying to work out their differences on expunging old convictions. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Crime Commission Recommends Conviction Expungement System
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2020
Virginia is one of the few states where it’s almost impossible for someone to get rid of a conviction. But, that might be about to change. Michael Pope has the story.
Expungement Among Some Criminal Justice Reforms Left Behind by General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 3, 2020
Democrats campaigned on the issue of criminal justice reform last year. But advocates say when they took power in the House and Senate, a lot of reform still got left behind. Michael Pope reports.
There’s No Way to Expunge a Conviction in Virginia, And One Lawmaker Wants to Change That
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 3, 2020
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When defendants are convicted of crimes, that court record is permanent in Virginia. But, one lawmaker is suggesting the General Assembly consider the possibility of expunging the record for some of those convicted. Michael Pope reports.
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