The Clean Slate Clearinghouse provides people with criminal records, legal service providers, and state policymakers with information on juvenile and adult criminal record clearance policies in all U.S. states and territories.
State leaders discuss recent transformative policies that offer a model for state and federal policymakers to put second chances within reach for workers and families facing the stigma of a criminal record. Read More
As of May 2021, Stateline found a dozen bills introduced across 10 states this year that push for automatic clearing, expungement or sealing of criminal records. Read More
Trending Topics: How Process Affects Access to Record Clearance
While every state allows for some criminal and juvenile delinquency records to be cleared, the process varies depending on the state, the charges, and the type of information involved. Read More