Supporters say ‘Clean Slate’ would boost the labor pool while giving people a second chance years after they have served their time – but critics say the idea only benefits convicted cr…
State lawmakers are inching forward to approving theto seal criminal records for the vast majority of crimes – both misdemeanors and felonies – once people serve their time.
Supporters say ‘Clean Slate’ would boost the labor pool while giving people a second chance years after they have served their time, but critics charge the proposal with helping convicted criminals at the expense of their victims and public safety at large. The proposal would allow certain employers like law enforcement agencies, courts, prosecutors, schools, and even Uber to access sealed records. The DMV and government officials could also view rap sheets when people respectively apply for driving-related jobs and gun licenses.Darren McGee- Office of Governor
“You know what? Maybe they need to really look and speak to these families – and let these families tell [them] how they feel and right now what they’re still going through,” he said.
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