The ABA governing body urges federal, state and local governments to reduce the collateral consequences that lead to recidivism by enacting laws that would establish procedures for ex-offenders to have their criminal records sealed, making it easier to secure meaningful employment and lead productive lives after their incarceration.
January 29, 2019
Midyear 2019: House of Delegates urge “second chance” expungement process for ex-offenders
Resolution 109B, sponsored by the ABA Criminal Justice Section, was approved at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Las Vegas.