An Amish man in Missouri is facing a slew of charges after being accused in a baby's death, as well as other of allegations.

Missouri already has an expungement system that allows people convicted of certain nonviolent misdemeanors and felonies to petition the court to seal their records. The "Clean Slate Act" would make ...

DETROIT – A free expungement fair for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties will be held Saturday at Johnson Recreation Center, 8550 Chippewa St., Detroit. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Advocates are pushing state lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 290, which would automate the expungement process for certain misdemeanor and felony convictions in Kentucky.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — More Jamaican ex-convicts will be allowed a ‘clean slate’ under what has been billed by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck as one of the most liberal expungement regimes in the region.

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents whose criminal records are affecting their ability to find employment, housing or public benefits will have the opportunity to receive free legal assistance during a ...

Maryland Legal Aid is partnering with other organizations to provide free expungement clinics and other services in Baltimore this Saturday and on Nov. 13, helping people whose criminal cases meet the ...

A criminal history, even one stemming from a juvenile arrest or a minor driving violation, can be a lifelong barrier to opportunity for many Delawareans. Whether or not a conviction occurred, a record ...

Elizabeth Gallagher, programs and development coordinator for Volunteer Up Legal Clinic, says her organization has helped about 500 people obtain expungements so far in 2025. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY) ...

It's hard to build trust with employers and housing providers when you have a criminal record. A 'motion to set aside' is the name of most forms you'll look for. Living with a criminal record can be ...

State public defenders reached an agreement with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office last week to process expungements more quickly. The consent order, issued by the state Supreme Court, stems from a ...