Millions of eligible arrests, convictions could be expunged with new automated system

Millions of eligible arrests, convictions could be expunged with new automated system

Assemblymember Phil Ting (left) and District Attorney George Gascon on Thursday announced legislation that would help clear the records of millions of Californians. (Examiner illustration) In an effort to restore housing, education and job opportunities, District Attorney George Gascon and Assemblymember Phil Ting announced legislation Thursday to automatically clear eligible arrest and conviction records for millions of Californians.

Assembly Bill 1706 would make California the first state in the nation to automate arrest and conviction relief in the California Department of Justice for those currently eligible under the law.

The legislation would automatically clear the records of Californians who were arrested […]

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