Governor Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that Act 5 of 2016 is now in effect which expands criminal record sealing for many low-level misdemeanors in Pennsylvania.
Each year, nearly 18,000 inmates will leave the state prison system and approximately 90 percent of those inmates have a history of substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Yesterday, Department of Corrections officials highlighted a state-run, first-of-its-kind unit at the Wernersville Community Corrections Center that helps individuals with mental illness transition home following incarceration.
The Department of Corrections is saving more than $500,000 a year in transportation costs by consolidating similar medical treatment cases.
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Wolf released the following statement on proposed legislation to seal criminal records for minor offenses.