How States Transformed Criminal Justice in 2020, and How They Fell Short
This year of crises, revisited: Nearly 90 state-level bills and initiatives. 16 themes. 7 maps.
expungement reform
Daniel Nichanian
Washington Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Automatically Cleared Criminal Records
Advocates stress that automating the expungement process will help protect people with past charges or convictions from the economic devastation of COVID-19.
California Legislature Adopts a Flurry of Criminal Justice Reforms
New laws signed by Governor Newsom target private prisons, and fines and fees, the power of DAs, and more.
Reformers Push to Expand and Automate Expungement
Utah legislation would automate expungement process, Delaware bill would effectively create one.
New California Laws Will Help Thousands Have Old Convictions Vacated, Expunged, or Reduced
California reformed its “felony murder” rules, and also adopted two laws to make it easier to review past sentences.
2018 Election Preview: Michigan Will Vote on Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana initiative headlines Michigan’s November ballot