The Difference Between Record Sealing and Expungement

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Judiciary committee approves strike‑all amendment for H566, adds time‑limited pilot for Burlington diversion center The committee approved a strike-all amendment to H566 and discussed record-sealing versus expungement issues; Michelle Childs presented draft 3.2 that adds session law authorizing the Attorney General and the Burlington Community Justice Center to pilot diversion for certain ordinance violations from 01/01/2026 to 07/01/2027.

The Judiciary committee has taken a significant step by approving a pilot program in Burlington aimed at diverting certain ordinance violations, but the debate over sealing versus expungement continues to spark discussion among members.

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Committee reviews H.566 to switch post‑charge diversion expungement to sealing, debates adding municipal offenses Legislative counsel and witnesses briefed the Judiciary Committee on H.566, which would change automatic expungement of post‑charge diversion records to automatic sealing and would extend the process to qualifying criminal municipal ordinances; members expressed concerns about prosecutorial discretion and the municipal addition.

The Judiciary Committee is debating a pivotal bill that would shift the automatic expungement of post-charge diversion records to sealing, raising questions about its implications for justice and access to records.

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Public defender details caseload growth, record-sealing gains and notes state reimbursements cover most costs The countys public defender said the office handled more than 31,000 cases in 2024 and highlighted increased representation for parents and juveniles, major growth in record-sealing work, and that the state reimburses roughly 82% of indigent-defense costs so the countys net share is about 18%. The office accepted the executives recommended bienn

Cuyahoga County's public defender office has surged to handle over 31,000 cases in 2024, showcasing record growth in record-sealing and expanded support for parents and juveniles.

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Huge thanks to the students and advocates who showed up, shared their insights with legislators, and supported our fight for second chances and community well-being across Massachusetts! 💜🙌

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📢 Save the Date: Clean Slate MA Legislative Briefing & Afternoon of Advocacy!

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us today for the #CleanSlateMA Virtual Campaign Launch! 💛 Your support and willingness to learn are driving us toward a more equitable future.

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Successful record sealing hearing in Denver District Court this morning. Helping a client remove the only conviction on their record from 10 years ago They were so happy! #restorativejustice #recordsealing #criminaljusticereform