Hennepin County Attorney's Office announces inaugural Expungement Clinic and Community Fair
2/21/2024
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office today announced the first Hennepin County Expungement Clinic & Community Fair, set to take place on Wednesday, February 28th, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Urban League Twin Cities, 2100 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411.
This transformative event, hosted by Urban League Twin Cities in collaboration with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Second Chance Coalition, Minnesota Justice Research Center, Minneapolis NAACP, and The New Justice Project, aims to provide individuals with a unique opportunity to reintegrate into society after serving their sentences.
“When people commit crimes, it is important they are held accountable,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “But it is equally important that after that accountability, they have an opportunity to move beyond their past. Expungement provides an incentive for people to invest in themselves and their community. This clinic is one more way that the Hennepin County Attorney's Office is working to improve the overall well-being and security of our communities."
Event Overview
The Expungement Clinic will be guided by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. The clinic is designed to expedite the process for individuals with adult felony convictions originating from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. This prosecutor-initiated expungement service demonstrates a commitment to facilitating a fresh start for those seeking to rebuild their lives.
Eligibility Criteria
Only adult felony cases originating from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office are eligible for review at this event.
Community Fair
In addition to expungement services, the event will feature a Community Fair supported by key partners. Nonprofit organizations, including Second Chance Coalition, Minnesota Justice Research Center, Minneapolis NAACP, and The New Justice Project, will be present to provide valuable information and services, connecting the community to available resources and support.
Speaking
- Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney
- Marquita Stephens, Urban League Twin Cities
- Justin Terrell, Minnesota Justice Research Center
- Rod Adams, New Justice Project
- Lovell Oates El, Second Chance Coalition
Expungement Clinic and Community Fair Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, February 28th
- Time: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: Urban League Twin Cities, 2100 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411
Event Partners
- Hennepin County Attorney's Office
- Twin Cities Urban League
- Second Chance Coalition
- Minnesota Justice Research Center
- Minneapolis NAACP
- The New Justice Project
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