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S. 5047

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A bill to require automatic sealing of certain criminal records, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · December 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
December 17, 2020
Cosponsors (1)
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Clean Slate Act of 2020 This bill establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.

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