Arrest Without Conviction In Allegheny
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You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition. However, the process of expunging a criminal record can be challenging. You could lose your case if you don't follow the appropriate steps or complete the paperwork correctly.
CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING IN PA Act 36 of 2023 expanded PA's Clean Slate law to apply to non- violent felonies, including some felony drug convictions. Since taking effect June 11, 2024, it is now possible for people convicted of these offenses to get their record sealed through Clean Slate.
Crimes Ineligible for Expungement Assault, kidnapping, sexual offenses, and crimes involving minors typically have longer sentences and are ineligible for expungement, ing to Act 56 – PA General Assembly. Even if you have a conviction that is eligible for expungement, your personal history can disqualify it.
Individuals convicted of the following offenses are eligible for Clean Slate: Second- and third-degree misdemeanors, and misdemeanors punishable by two years or less in prison.
The new law, in brief Some low-level drug and property-related felony convictions may be sealed if 10 years have passed, with no misdemeanor or felony convictions for 10 years. Many misdemeanor convictions may be sealed if 7 years have passed, with no misdemeanor or felony convictions for 7 years.
The Clean Slate Law, formally Act 56 of 2018, does two main things: (1) expands the list of individuals who can petition the Court for an Order of Limited Access; and, (2) provides for the automatic issuance of Orders of Limited Access.
Crimes that cannot be expunged in Pennsylvania include violent crimes and sexual offenses, among others.
Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System provides comprehensive public access to court records online and upon request.
This legislation expands Pennsylvania's landmark Clean Slate initiative and establishes a process for the automatic expungement of criminal records for Pennsylvanians who receive an unconditional pardon. Today, this updated law takes effect, ensuring more people can begin to get the second chances they deserve.
