Go forth and sin no more: Connecticut now erasing Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions

[Bill]

https://justthenews.com/nation/state...iminal-records

Connecticut to wipe clean 80,000 criminal records

The Clean Slate law automatically erases criminal records of people 7 years after date of conviction for misdemeanor or 10 years after certain felony convictions.



Connecticut is set to wipe clean the criminal records of more than 80,000 people with previous convictions under a long-delayed law set to go into effect in the new year.

The Clean Slate law, which was approved by the state Legislature in 2021, will automatically erase the criminal records of people seven years after the date of their conviction for a misdemeanor or 10 years after the date of their conviction for certain low-level felonies if they hadn’t been convicted of other crimes.

Gov. Ned Lamont said the goal of the law is to remove barriers to jobs, education and housing for people convicted of low-level offenses but stayed out of trouble.

“Turning your life around after making a mistake isn’t easy, but many people who’ve been convicted of low-level offenses and haven’t committed any other crimes find those convictions haunting them for decades," he said in a statement.

"The idea that minor crimes should remain a part of someone’s permanent record is outdated, ineffective, and can cause more harm than good," he added.

State officials attributed the two-year delay to "intensive information technology system upgrades," which they said will allow criminal justice agencies to "identify eligible convictions and then erase them in an automated manner pursuant to the Clean Slate Law."

That $8 million computer system is now live, they said, and over the next month, individuals who meet the Clean Slate Law’s eligibility requirements will have their offenses automatically erased from their records. No application or petition is required.

Overall, the system has flagged at least 178,499 offenses from more than 80,000 people that will automatically be erased next month when the system begins processing the records. People with convictions prior to the year 2000 are also eligible, but they must first petition the court for approval.

State officials point out that erasure doesn't mean deletion or destruction of the records but prevents their disclosure to anyone other than the court clerk holding the records.

Earlier this year, Connecticut wiped clean 43,754 low-level drug possession convictions under the state's recreational cannabis law.

I don't think this is the worst idea ever, actually.

[Unsuspicious]

Makes sense with that included caveat that they hadn't been convicted of other crimes. If you managed to find a job and stay clean with a felony on your record for 10 years, you deserve recognition for not being the usual outcome.

But the numbers "178,499 offenses from more than 80,000 people" sounds like the system isn't working right. How can there be that many offenses for only that many people if they can only qualify with 1 offense?

[Aerovette]

Cool. Now felons can legally buy guns. Sounds promising.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by aerovette

Cool. Now felons can legally buy guns. Sounds promising.

They could always buy guns, this new forgiveness allows for the state to get tax revenue on the sale.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

They could always buy guns, this new forgiveness allows for the state to get tax revenue on the sale.

Good point.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by aerovette

Cool. Now felons can legally buy guns. Sounds promising.

And vote for the Dems that passed this law. This, unlimited immigration, allowing non-citizens to vote, "forgiving" student loans, etc, etc, etc. is about making more Dem voters. Period.

[snide]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

And vote for the Dems that passed this law. This, unlimited immigration, allowing non-citizens to vote, "forgiving" student loans, etc, etc, etc. is about making more Dem voters. Period.

Democrats are a clear and present danger to the Republic.

[Louie Detroit]

Originally Posted by snide

Democrats are a clear and present danger to the Republic.

Not to mention a bunch of disease spreading degenerate sodomites and criminals.

[GTOguy]

All of my toxically liberal relatives live in Connecticut. Not surprised. It's as bad as Massachusetts.

[BRUIZER]

Well, if you're not residing in a free state by now; good luck!

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

All of my toxically liberal relatives live in Connecticut. Not surprised. It's as bad as Massachusetts.

Drive through connecticut, masshole and ruined island, three SHITHOLE states,
poor infrastructure, decaying infrastructure, all things are broken, nothing is new and shiny.

ALL those libturds states are a disgrace, they have the most monies in their budgets per capita once the federal monies are added, and EVERY damn dollar is misused.

You could build an entire wing at a USP for these thieves.

[MY03C5Z]

Great. Note to self: Avoid ever traveling to CT….

[KenHorse]

80,000 more Commucrat voters (that is what this is all about of course)

[MY03C5Z]

It’s nice that these people haven’t been CONVICTED of other crimes in 7 years….but does that really mean they haven’t COMMITTED other crimes in that period???? Ima gunna guess a whole lotta them have…..they’s just wusnt caught…..

[Nox]

You might be able to get a job at Walmart now, but just because the state of Connecticut says your slate has been wiped clean doesn’t mean that law enforcement and the Feds won’t see your convictions. It will still affect security clearances, and if you answer “no” on certain federal paperwork, it’s going to come back to bite you.

[snide]

Originally Posted by MY03C5Z

Great. Note to self: Avoid ever traveling to CT….

My youngest son goes to school in New Haven. Liberal shithole.

[MY03C5Z]

Originally Posted by snide

My youngest son goes to school in New Haven. Liberal shithole.

My daughter goes to school in Center City Philly….yeah I feel your pain….

[KenHorse]

Originally Posted by MY03C5Z

My daughter goes to school in Center City Philly….yeah I feel your pain….

Not Temple at least....

[Swany00]

Some government agencies will have a record (agree with Nox), and some states also keep an arrest record. I still don't agree with the law.

[Unsuspicious]

Originally Posted by Swany00

Some government agencies will have a record (agree with Nox), and some states also keep an arrest record. I still don't agree with the law.

So what is the point of someone serving a sentence if their punishment continues after they've paid the penalty, so to speak? Maybe you believe punishment should carry on for the rest of their lives?