Dossier
Clean Slate Virginia
Coverage of Clean Slate Virginia in the Nexus archive.
- Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law
A Virginia 'Clean Slate' law taking effect July 1 will automatically seal over 100,000 criminal records for low-level offenses like shoplifting and marijuana distribution, with others able to petition for sealing. Advocates argue it opens housing and employment opportunities, while critics raise public safety concerns.