A free expungement clinic in New Orleans was held on Saturday to provide residents with criminal records with legal guidance and support for a fresh start.
The clinic was hosted by the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
It offered paperwork assistance, fee waivers, and eligibility reviews conducted by legal experts. Volunteer paralegals and attorneys were available to help community members navigate the process.
Organizers said about 600,000 records are eligible for expungement in Louisiana.
This was the first time such an event was held in New Orleans.
Organizers emphasized that they do not turn anyone away and want everyone to know there is a second chance through expungement.
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