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PA SB170

In criminal history record information, further providing for juvenile records; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for powers and duties of probation officers, for informal adjustment, for consent decree, for adjudication, for disposition of delinquent child and for powers and duties.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
10/08/2024
Crossed Over
09/17/2024
Passed
10/10/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/16/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for juvenile records; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for powers and duties of probation officers, for informal adjustment, for consent decree, for adjudication, for disposition of delinquent child and for powers and duties.

AI Summary

This bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. It reduces the time period for expungement of juvenile records for certain misdemeanor offenses from 5 years to 2 years, and provides for the automatic expungement of records upon certain conditions, such as successful completion of an informal adjustment or consent decree. The bill also requires probation officers to notify the court when a juvenile's records are eligible for expungement, and directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to develop technology and case management tools to facilitate the expungement process.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Act No. 108 of 2024 (on 10/16/2024)

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