Archive: Corrections and Reentry

  • Resolution in Support of Availability of Certificate of Rehabilitation in Cases Involving Certain Nonviolent Offenses October 11, 2013

    Resolution in Support of Availability of Certificate of Rehabilitation in Cases Involving Certain Nonviolent Offenses Summary This Resolution recognizes the importance of adopting policies that provide discretion to enable those convicted of a certain nonviolent offense to obtain a certificate of rehabilitation after a reasonable period of exemplary conduct and demonstration of rehabilitation following their offense. Model Resolution Whereas, At least 20 percent of all American adults have a criminal record; and WHEREAS, those who violate the law must be held accountable and required to fully satisfy their sentence; and WHEREAS, a criminal record presents a significant obstacle to an […]

  • The Provisional Licenses for Ex-Offenders Act February 7, 2013

    The Provisional Licenses for Ex-Offenders Act Summary This bill allows certain ex-offenders to obtain a provisional, or probationary, occupational license if they are otherwise qualified.  Research indicates that a person who has been law abiding for at least five years is at a low risk of re-offending. Also, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, ex-offenders who are employed are three to five times less likely to re-offend. Model Legislation Section 1. {Provisional License} (A) Notwithstanding any other law and unless the applicant has been convicted of an offense described by Section 2, a licensing authority shall issue to an […]

  • Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act February 6, 2013

    Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act  Summary This legislation would immunize employers who hire ex-offenders without a violent or sex offense from being sued on that basis alone. Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.}  This Act may be cited as the “Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act.” Section 2. {Limitations on Liability for Hiring Employee or Independent Contractor Convicted of a Nonviolent, Non-sexual Offense.} (A) A cause of action may not be brought against an employer, general contractor, premises owner, or other third party solely for hiring an employee or independent contractor who has been […]