This section outlines the rights of individuals to access their criminal history records, including the right to review and be informed of their rights. It also details the responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Attorney General in regulating, auditing, and enforcing rules related to criminal history information repositories. Additionally, it specifies procedures for appealing certain decisions made by the Attorney General.
You have the right to access and review your criminal history record information under Pennsylvania law. You may request this information from the appropriate repository and be informed of your rights during the process.
No, individuals exercising their right to access their criminal history are not obligated to disclose this information to any person or agency.
The Attorney General establishes rules for record security, accuracy, access, and audits, investigates related matters, and enforces compliance through civil proceedings.
Repositories must provide public notice of their operations and comply with regulations set by the Attorney General, including transparency and security measures.