08/11/2026
Approximately 1.4 million Virginians have an arrest or conviction record — most often for old arrests, acquittals, or low-level convictions. As of July 1, 2026, Virginians will be able to seal certain conviction records. An estimated 415,000 Virginians stand to benefit from full or partial record sealing under this law. (cleanslateinitiative.org)
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