JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) — Missouri lawmakers are discussing a way to make it easier for those eligible to have their criminal records wiped clean. The policy is called “Clean Slate.” The organization behind the push says only about 1% of eligible convicts are able to successfully get their records expunged because the process is… Continue reading Missouri lawmakers discuss “Clean Slate” bill, making it easier for wiping clean criminal records (Mar. 28, 2024)

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to help more than half a million Missourians have their arrest and conviction records expunged. Supporters say the purpose of this bill is to provide a second chance. Right now, the state allows for certain minor offenses to be expunged but requires the offender to apply… Continue reading Senators hope to change state law allowing for automatic expungement (Mar. 25, 2024)

The Clean Slate campaign is backing four Missouri bills, which all provide for a more automated expungement process for low-level offenses. More than a half-million Missourians could have their arrest and conviction records expunged of minor offenses if either of two Senate and two House bills, supported by the Missouri Clean Slate Initiative, are passed.… Continue reading Thousands of Missourians could have criminal records sealed under Clean Slate Initiative (Mar. 14, 2024)