An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for juvenile records; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for powers and duties of probation officers, for informal adjustment, for consent decree, for adjudication, for disposition of delinquent child and for powers and duties.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to streamline how juvenile criminal records are sealed and removed from public view. It requires probation officers to automatically notify courts when a young person's record becomes eligible for expungement based on specific timeframes and good behavior. The law establishes clear waiting periods, such as two years for misdemeanor cases and five years for felony cases, after which records can be erased if the individual has not committed new offenses. Additionally, the bill mandates that fingerprints and photos be destroyed if a court finds a juvenile did not commit the alleged acts. These changes aim to simplify the process for clearing juvenile records while maintaining strict criteria to ensure public safety.