New Indiana Laws Aim to Help Ex-Offenders Find Work

In an effort to make it easier for ex-offenders to find employment, two significant changes were made to state laws last July allowing non-violent offenders to have their criminal records sealed. On top of that, the changes give the courts the power to convert a Class D felony conviction to a Class A misdemeanor upon petition.

Executive Director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission Jamal L. Smith said it’s important to share information on newly-passed laws to ensure everyone has a clear understanding of their rights. He said they are emphasizing these laws specifically because they have gone relatively unnoticed.

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