Clerk of Courts Yolanda Van de Krol welcomes Clean Slate Act

Jul 28, 2019 | CCDC Blog, Justice, Voting & districts

Why this matters: One long-ago arrest even without conviction, or conviction for a low-level offense, can jeopardize someone’s chances of getting a job or promotion. And some states (mercifully not Pennsylvania*) use judicial records as an excuse to take away...

Shusterman to take leadership role on House Judiciary Committee

Apr 18, 2019 | CCDC Blog, Justice, PA House 157

News release, Rep. Melissa Shusterman, April 15, 2019 HARRISBURG, April 15 – State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, today announced her appointment as secretary of the House Judiciary Committee. This appointment will add to a number of leadership roles...

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