ExOffenders

Charleston, West Virginia — A growing number of states are exploring “clean slate” legislation aimed at simplifying the process for automatically sealing records related to most misdemeanor charges. However, West Virginia is falling behind in this effort, with experts highlighting significant flaws in the state’s existing criminal record-keeping system. According to Logan Seacrest, a resident fellow specializing in criminal justice at the R Street Institute, West Virginia uses a complicated petition-based approach to expunging criminal records, which can be both expensive and overwhelming for many residents. He pointed out that when individuals are unable to … Read more