Stories Related to Criminal Justice Reform
Illinois Bill Would Fundamentally Change Criminal Justice System With Police Reform Efforts
The proposed legislation in Illinois would end cash bail, allow for anonymous complaints against police officers, expand police training, prohibit chokeholds, and make it easier to ban police officers from working, to name a few.
Rommy Kassim
11/12/2021
Ohio Plans to Introduce Laws to Help Human Trafficking Victims Get Expunctions
Current Ohio law does allow for expunctions for human trafficking victims' criminal records, but the offenses must pertain to specific crimes such as soliciting, loitering, or prostitution to apply.
Rommy Kassim
11/12/2021
New Jersey State Supreme Court Allows Expunctions for Pardoned Offenses
On January 11, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled a man pardoned by Gov. Christie could have offenses expunged from his criminal record, a rule that could potentially restore rights to a significant number of New Jersey citizens.
Rommy Kassim
11/12/2021