Clean Your Record
LA County Library has joined forces with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office to host criminal record Expungement Clinics. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to community empowerment and supporting legal rehabilitation, by offering hope for individuals seeking to clear their records of prior arrests and convictions. These clinics offer guidance in English and Spanish.
What is Expungement?
Expungement offers a legal pathway to either erase or conceal juvenile court records, though la enforcement and certain federal agencies may retain access under specific circumstances. For adults, this process allows for the dismissal of charges, provided that all probation terms have been satisfied, or in special situations, when it aligns with the interests of justice. Expungement can unlock new possibilities in careers, education, housing, and other areas of life by eliminating the obstacles associated with having a criminal record.
The clinics have already assisted 41 people in clearing their records at previous clinics held at East Los Angeles Library, Huntington Park Library, San Fernando Library, Live Oak Library, and A C Bilbrew Library.
Clinic Eligibility and Requirements
Participants must not be in violation of any law, on parole, or on probation. Attendees are urged to bring pertinent case documents, such as court records and minute orders, to aid the expungement process.
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