From the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless — August 13, 2018
Judges cannot consider a person’s fines, fees or outstanding financial obligations when reviewing a petition to seal a criminal record, under a new state law signed August 10 by the governor.
The Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill, House Bill 5341, became effective immediately upon signing by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
While the FATE bill does not excuse any debts, it prohibits judges from refusing to seal a record until all fines or fees are paid.
Read the entire article from the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.
