Criminal Records Expungement, Record Sealing & Pardons
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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.
Clean Slate Screener
The Clean Slate Screener is an automated service provided by Community Legal Services, a non-profit legal services organization. The mission of this service is to provide free information so that more Pennsylvanians can clear their records. Fill out a questionnaire form using your full name and other required information and the Clean Slate Screener will use the information you provide to find and show you your Pennsylvania criminal record and will send you an e-mail with personalized information.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
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.
Pardon Process Explained (Video)
This video from Neighborhood Legal Services will help you understand how to submit an application for a pardon and prepare for your hearing. (2020)
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Neighborhood Legal Services has developed a new project focusing on educating individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process and providing legal assistance to those individuals who qualify for expungements or petition-based sealing. Because individuals may already face barriers to employment and housing, it is critical to remove any barriers caused by the existence of a criminal record. This brochure provides information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
Expungements and Pardons
This link will direct you to information on expungements and pardons. It was prepared by Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid, who merged into a single program with Laurel Legal Services on July 1, 2023, and are now Summit Legal Aid
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)
Clean Slate Screener
The Clean Slate Screener is an automated service provided by Community Legal Services, a non-profit legal services organization. The mission of this service is to provide free information so that more Pennsylvanians can clear their records. Fill out a questionnaire form using your full name and other required information and the Clean Slate Screener will use the information you provide to find and show you your Pennsylvania criminal record and will send you an e-mail with personalized information.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Neighborhood Legal Services has developed a new project focusing on educating individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process and providing legal assistance to those individuals who qualify for expungements or petition-based sealing. Because individuals may already face barriers to employment and housing, it is critical to remove any barriers caused by the existence of a criminal record. This brochure provides information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
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)
Legal Rights of People with Criminal Records: Employment
Information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on the rights of ex-offenders who are seeking employment. (October 2017)
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Neighborhood Legal Services has developed a new project focusing on educating individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process and providing legal assistance to those individuals who qualify for expungements or petition-based sealing. Because individuals may already face barriers to employment and housing, it is critical to remove any barriers caused by the existence of a criminal record. This brochure provides information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
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)
Pardon Process Explained (Video)
This video from Neighborhood Legal Services will help you understand how to submit an application for a pardon and prepare for your hearing. (2020)
Q & A on the Pennsylvania Pardon Process (Video)
Video Questions & Answers on the Pardon Process from Penn Law School featuring Attorney Janet Ginzberg of Community Legal Services. Featured videos include: 1. The Need for a Pardon; 2. Starting the Process; 3. Positioning Yourself; and 4. After Filing the Petition. (2019)
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)
Clean Slate Screener
The Clean Slate Screener is an automated service provided by Community Legal Services, a non-profit legal services organization. The mission of this service is to provide free information so that more Pennsylvanians can clear their records. Fill out a questionnaire form using your full name and other required information and the Clean Slate Screener will use the information you provide to find and show you your Pennsylvania criminal record and will send you an e-mail with personalized information.
Clearing Your Criminal Record in Pennsylvania
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services on methods for clearing your criminal record and what can be cleared from your record.
Criminal Record Clearing for Individuals With Disabilities
Neighborhood Legal Services has developed a new project focusing on educating individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process and providing legal assistance to those individuals who qualify for expungements or petition-based sealing. Because individuals may already face barriers to employment and housing, it is critical to remove any barriers caused by the existence of a criminal record. This brochure provides information from Neighborhood Legal Services for individuals with disabilities and service providers about the criminal record clearing process.
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.
Expungements and Pardons
This link will direct you to information on expungements and pardons. It was prepared by Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid, who merged into a single program with Laurel Legal Services on July 1, 2023, and are now Summit Legal Aid
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)
Legal Rights of People with Criminal Records: Employment
Information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on the rights of ex-offenders who are seeking employment. (October 2017)
Pardon Process Explained (Video)
This video from Neighborhood Legal Services will help you understand how to submit an application for a pardon and prepare for your hearing. (2020)
Q & A on the Pennsylvania Pardon Process (Video)
Video Questions & Answers on the Pardon Process from Penn Law School featuring Attorney Janet Ginzberg of Community Legal Services. Featured videos include: 1. The Need for a Pardon; 2. Starting the Process; 3. Positioning Yourself; and 4. After Filing the Petition. (2019)
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.