Bills seek to reduce stigma of criminal records
source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/01/bills_seek_to_reduce_stig...
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Legislators, government officials, and community organizers called for changes in the state’s criminal records law yesterday, saying that the system places an unfair burden on former offenders.
At a State House rally, speakers lobbied for bills that would allow individuals’ criminal records to be sealed sooner than allowed under the law, which requires a waiting period of 10 years for misdemeanors and 15 for felonies. Supporters of changes to the Criminal Offender Record Information system said that such changes would help former offenders to find jobs and housing, reducing recidivism and saving money.
At a State House rally, speakers lobbied for bills that would allow individuals’ criminal records to be sealed sooner than allowed under the law, which requires a waiting period of 10 years for misdemeanors and 15 for felonies. Supporters of changes to the Criminal Offender Record Information system said that such changes would help former offenders to find jobs and housing, reducing recidivism and saving money.
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- Culture, Law, Civil Liberties, North America
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ogee
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If only this were a Federal bill. That would be sweet.
- 2 years ago
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ogee
