The Massachusetts Bar Association said it supports Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) reform legislation.
If signed into law, the proposal would create more job opportunities for criminal offenders while protecting the public. In 2006, the MBA adopted report that recommended several of the changes included in Patrick’s legislation including requiring state agencies to consider criminal offender background checks only after candidates have been deemed qualified.
Also in line with the MBA report, Patrick’s proposal requires accuracy of the CORI records, increased public education outreach, and adopts penalties for abuse of the CORI law.
