‘Expungement Clinic’ hosted by Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to be held in Minneapolis Wednesday
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On Wednesday, several community organizations will be available at an “Expungement Clinic” organized by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.
Criminal expungement is the process of asking a judge to seal a court record. It does not destroy a record, but it does remove it from the public view.
Convictions involving homicide, sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence are not eligible for the clinic.
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The clinic is set to happen inside Urban League Twin Cities at 2100 Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
The stated goal is to “expedite the process for individuals with adult felony convictions originating with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.” A similar clinic was held this past November.
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Several organizations plan to attend and help with the following services:
- The ACLU of Minnesota plans to provide Restore the Vote (RTV) information and general “know-your-rights” information.
- T.O.N.E. U.P., a re-planting employment expansion program that provides reentry support services, will also be at the clinic.
- The League of Women Voters will be there to assist with voter registration.
- The 2nd Chance Coalition will share information on community resources such as Peer Specialist Training, other organizations that offer such training and voting rights.
- MAD DADS will offer potential job opportunities and community resource help.
- CAPI USA will provide voter education and registration services, financial resources, housing, and basic needs services.
- The Equity Network will work with people on entrepreneurship, revenue-gathering resources, opportunities in agriculture, as well as farmers from impacted communities.
- Prepare + Prosper will be present to help with tax preparation, financial services and systems change.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office will be present to assist with federal-related issues such as immigration, social security, veteran’s affairs, passports and tax returns.
- Workforce development services will be provided by the organization Encouraging Leaders.
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