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Welcome to the Expunge Assist Wiki!

Project Definition

Expunge Assist aims to help people in California with arrest and conviction histories clean their criminal record.

Introduction to the Project

What is Expunge Assist?

Expunge Assist (formerly known as The Record Clearance Project) was initially created to respond to criminal justice reform, specifically clean slate legislation, such as Prop 47 and Prop 64. Clean slate laws have opened up pathways for clearing non-violent and non-serious convictions known as expungement.

Expunge Assist builds digital tools to facilitate expungement, addressing government and non-profit partner needs in a changing legal and criminal justice landscape.

Why do it?

Old records can show up on commercial background checks, even when a person has completed probation or served time. Clearing your record can help remove discriminatory barriers to getting a job, housing, and educational opportunities. Most misdemeanors and felonies are now eligible for expungement. Our goal is to make that process for Californians easier.

Project One Sheet

You can access our Project One Sheet here.