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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California on Thursday became the first state in American history to allow almost all old convictions on a person’s criminal record to be permanently sealed, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the landmark Senate Bill 731 into law.
Nov 28, 2022 · Eight million people in California have a criminal record, and at least 225,000 will have an old conviction automatically sealed as a result of the new law, according to the Alliance for...
Sep 9, 2022 · A new bill, SB 731, recently passed by the California legislature and now sitting on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, would go further. If signed, SB 731 would significantly expand automatic sealing...
May 12, 2023 · A judge approved the record sealing petitions of seven Californians, making them the first in California history to have their criminal records sealed under the state’s groundbreaking new law, Senate Bill 731 (SB 731).
Oct 31, 2022 · The law creates the most comprehensive sealing system in the nation, and ensures an old conviction or arrest record does not permanently prevent someone from achieving their goal of a second chance. For the first time, Californians with a record will no longer be restricted from getting good-paying jobs, living in stable housing, or ...
Jul 1, 2023 · With California Senate Bill 731 now law, most state felony convictions get automatically sealed from your criminal record four years after the case ends. In addition, all felony arrest records which did not lead to charges get automatically sealed after three years.
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Ensuring that Californians who are eligible for automatic sealing of their criminal history records - as provided under Assembly Bill (AB) 1793 - receive such relief is a top priority for the California Department of Justice (DOJ).
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