Setting sail for justice: Clean Slate policy straight ahead
Commentary, Maryland Matters, June 25, 2024
It’s currently estimated that 1 million adults in Maryland have a criminal record, and 410,000 of those adults could benefit from a Clean Slate law. While the majority of states, including Maryland, offers petition-based record sealing, reports have found that fewer than 2% of eligible individuals take advantage of this opportunity because of the rigors of navigating the convoluted and costly process.