50 State Chart of Sealing and Expungement Statutes

Author: PCE

A list of statutes relevant to sealing and expungement as of 2023.

Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

This paper details the jobs and tasks that may not have existed in the prosecution office of the past. These positions might be added in an individual office, shared by a group of offices through mutual agreement, or be attached to a state prosecution association. In some offices one person may handle one or more of the responsibilities listed. 

On May 5, 2023, PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on caseloads which included expert presenters who explored the study of caseloads and funding opportunities related to caseloads.

On August 3rd, 2023 PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on Caseloads Part 2, including a focus on case weight. This section of the meeting focused on the sufficiency required when prosecuting certain crimes.

On February 7, 2023 PCE hosted a Pop-Up on workplace crimes and injustice.

On January 27th, 2023 PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on the Office of the Future, which explored topics that the modern prosecutor should consider as they adapt to a changing landscape.

New York County District Attorney’s Office (New York, NY)

The Manhattan DA’s Office brought in expert instructors to train investigators and prosecutors in Science Based Interview (SBI) techniques derived from research conducted by members of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in support of the High Value Detainee Interrogation Group.

Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County (Ellicott City, MD)

The OSAHC, local law enforcement, the Public Defender’s Office, and County and State authorities have developed a post arrest, pre-charging Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program (LEAD).

Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, 20th Judicial District (Boulder, CO)

The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office  (BCDA) has an Acute Response Team for Domestic Violence Incidents (DV ART) that employs a lethality assessment for every case within 24 hours.

San Diego Office of the City Attorney (San Diego, CA)

The San Diego City Attorney’s Office (SDCA) is using California’s Red Flag Laws to prevent gun violence, before it happens, using a state law that allows law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals who have been proved a danger to themselves or others.