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Campaign:
Juvenile Expungement Reform

As you know, the UN-marked Campaign has worked for several years to reform the juvenile expungement process in Illinois. 

Recently SB978, an expungement reform bill backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, passed out of the IL Senate. 

On Wednesday, the bill will be heard in the House Judiciary committee. We invite you to file a witness slip as a PROPONENT of SB978. Details of how you can do this are HERE.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Sincerely,

The Coalition for Juvenile Expungement Reform

What Does SB978 Do?

SB978/HB4084 will break down the barriers to opportunity by requiring the state (not the local police department) to automatically clear juvenile arrest records if (1) the individual has turned 18, (2) the minor was arrested and no charges were filed with the court, and (3) at least 6 months have passed since the arrest and there have been no other arrests during that period. 
 
Having a single juvenile arrest can impact the ability for youth to obtain an education, scholarships, employment, and service opportunities later on in life. Though Illinois law allows the expungement of certain offenses, there are many logistical barriers that make it difficult to complete the process, particularly for those who lack resources to hire a trained advocate. 
 
Despite more than 21,000 youth arrests in 2013, only about 400 people were able to navigate the complicated process to have their juvenile records expunged. By automatically expunging juvenile records, SB978/HB4084 removes unnecessary barriers that stand in the way of success and productivity for young people.

Thanks for your support and interest in this matter.  We look forward to making sure that our young people have a real chance to lead productive futures. 

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File A Witness Slip in SUPPORT of SB978 TODAY!

It's simple and only takes 3 minutes to let House Judiciary Members know that you support SB978. Details about how to file a slip are HERE.
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Two other ways to support the effort...

You can add your name to this petition created by the City of Chicago in support of SB978 HERE.

You can contact your House Representative to let them know that you want them to support SB978 HERE.