Criminal Records Expungement, Record Sealing & Pardons
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Clean Slate and Expungement Clinics
View a list of upcoming clinics on the topic of the Clean Slate Record Sealing Law and on the topic of Expungement of Criminal Records
Clean Slate 3.0 - Expands record-sealing in Pennsylvania starting February 12, 2024
Clean Slate 3.0 was enacted in Pennsylvania expanding the scope of criminal records that can be sealed. Beginning February 12, 2024 more Pennsylvania residents with criminal records will have more chances for a fresh start. The new Clean Slate 3.0 law expands record-sealing, and shortens the timeframe. This resource from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA summarizes what convictions can be sealed under the new law and when they can be sealed. (Feb. 2, 2024)
Erasing Your Criminal Record: How to Get a Pardon in Pennsylvania
A pardon is an act by the governor of Pennsylvania that allows a conviction to be erased from your criminal record. In Pennsylvania, a pardon is generally the only way that felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, although misdemeanor convictions may be eligible to be sealed. This guide from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will explain the pardon process and guide you through each step of the process.
Expungements
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA offers assistance with record clearing, including expungements, Clean Slate and pardons. This section of their website offers information on options for record clearing and instructional materials to assist with record clearing and pardons.
Get a Clean Slate in Pennsylvania - MyCleanSlatePA.com
This website, MyCleanSlatePA.com provides comprehensive information on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law that provides for automated sealing of certain criminal records. Information is also provided on how to obtain legal help in dealing with your criminal record. The site also features the Clean Slate Screener, a free and easy way for you to view your Pennsylvania criminal record and get information about your record clearing options.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
You Have a Record . . . What Are Your Rights? - MyCleanSlatePA
MyCleanSlate.com provides information on the rights of individuals who have criminal records and how to seal or clear those records.
Clean Slate and Expungement Clinics
View a list of upcoming clinics on the topic of the Clean Slate Record Sealing Law and on the topic of Expungement of Criminal Records
Get a Clean Slate in Pennsylvania - MyCleanSlatePA.com
This website, MyCleanSlatePA.com provides comprehensive information on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law that provides for automated sealing of certain criminal records. Information is also provided on how to obtain legal help in dealing with your criminal record. The site also features the Clean Slate Screener, a free and easy way for you to view your Pennsylvania criminal record and get information about your record clearing options.
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
Clean Slate 3.0 - Expands record-sealing in Pennsylvania starting February 12, 2024
Clean Slate 3.0 was enacted in Pennsylvania expanding the scope of criminal records that can be sealed. Beginning February 12, 2024 more Pennsylvania residents with criminal records will have more chances for a fresh start. The new Clean Slate 3.0 law expands record-sealing, and shortens the timeframe. This resource from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA summarizes what convictions can be sealed under the new law and when they can be sealed. (Feb. 2, 2024)
Get a Clean Slate in Pennsylvania - MyCleanSlatePA.com
This website, MyCleanSlatePA.com provides comprehensive information on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law that provides for automated sealing of certain criminal records. Information is also provided on how to obtain legal help in dealing with your criminal record. The site also features the Clean Slate Screener, a free and easy way for you to view your Pennsylvania criminal record and get information about your record clearing options.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
Erasing Your Criminal Record: How to Get a Pardon in Pennsylvania
A pardon is an act by the governor of Pennsylvania that allows a conviction to be erased from your criminal record. In Pennsylvania, a pardon is generally the only way that felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, although misdemeanor convictions may be eligible to be sealed. This guide from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will explain the pardon process and guide you through each step of the process.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.
Get a Clean Slate in Pennsylvania - MyCleanSlatePA.com
This website, MyCleanSlatePA.com provides comprehensive information on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law that provides for automated sealing of certain criminal records. Information is also provided on how to obtain legal help in dealing with your criminal record. The site also features the Clean Slate Screener, a free and easy way for you to view your Pennsylvania criminal record and get information about your record clearing options.
Clean Slate 3.0 - Expands record-sealing in Pennsylvania starting February 12, 2024
Clean Slate 3.0 was enacted in Pennsylvania expanding the scope of criminal records that can be sealed. Beginning February 12, 2024 more Pennsylvania residents with criminal records will have more chances for a fresh start. The new Clean Slate 3.0 law expands record-sealing, and shortens the timeframe. This resource from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA summarizes what convictions can be sealed under the new law and when they can be sealed. (Feb. 2, 2024)
Erasing Your Criminal Record: How to Get a Pardon in Pennsylvania
A pardon is an act by the governor of Pennsylvania that allows a conviction to be erased from your criminal record. In Pennsylvania, a pardon is generally the only way that felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, although misdemeanor convictions may be eligible to be sealed. This guide from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will explain the pardon process and guide you through each step of the process.
Expungements
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA offers assistance with record clearing, including expungements, Clean Slate and pardons. This section of their website offers information on options for record clearing and instructional materials to assist with record clearing and pardons.
Get a Clean Slate in Pennsylvania - MyCleanSlatePA.com
This website, MyCleanSlatePA.com provides comprehensive information on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law that provides for automated sealing of certain criminal records. Information is also provided on how to obtain legal help in dealing with your criminal record. The site also features the Clean Slate Screener, a free and easy way for you to view your Pennsylvania criminal record and get information about your record clearing options.
How to Remove Barriers to Employment
This handbook from North Penn Legal Services provides what you need to know about expungements, pardons, and other barriers to employment. (October 2017)
You Have a Record . . . What Are Your Rights? - MyCleanSlatePA
MyCleanSlate.com provides information on the rights of individuals who have criminal records and how to seal or clear those records.
PardonMePA.org - Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects
This website from the Pennsylvania Association of Pardon Projects is designed to help you find a local Pardon Project to assist you in applying for a pardon. Pardon Projects are countywide efforts that link together community organizations (called “Pardon Hubs”) that have been trained in the pardon form and process. They also have a list of volunteers (called “Pardon Coaches”) ready to help people fill out the application. The site also provides information on pardons and how to apply for one by yourself.