Originally set to take effect on July 1, 2025, the Clean Slate Law will now go into effect on July 1, 2026. State officials said the extra year is needed to give courts, law enforcement, and ...

RICHMOND — A new “clean slate” law set to take effect next year will shield some past crimes from public viewing. Advocates say that matters for people whose convictions haunt them for years ...

New Virginia clean slate law will create high demand for legal aid, experts say. Kate Seltzer, The Virginian-Pilot. Sun, May 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM UTC. 5 min read.

RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — A major shift is coming to Virginia’s criminal justice system with the state’s new Clean Slate Law, aimed at giving thousands of residents a second chance by sealing ...