Minnesota earlier this year became the 11th state to enact legislation making it easier to expunge certain nonviolent criminal records. The expungement process is typically burdensome, costing money and a lot of time. But with the Clean Slate Act, that process has been streamlined and automated for qualifying offenses. To share more about the criteria,… Continue reading Minnesota leaders tout benefits of ‘redemption’ under new expungement law (Oct. 30, 2023)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — State lawmakers and advocates are celebrating second chances for thousands of Minnesotans with criminal records who will soon see their low-level convictions expunged under a new law that takes effect in just over a year. “The Clean Slate Act,” passed by the state legislature this session, sets up a process for the… Continue reading State leaders highlight thousands of criminal records to be expunged under “Clean Slate Act” (Oct. 30, 2023)

Attorney General Keith Ellison will be hosting a clinic in north Minneapolis this week to help eligible people get their criminal records wiped clean.  The AG is working with New Justice Project and the Pathways to True Freedom Foundation on the clinic, which is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1101 W. Broadway, Minneapolis,… Continue reading Attorney General Keith Ellison to hold a clinic to clear criminal records (Oct. 30, 2023)