Expert guidance for expunging arrests, sealing convictions, and understanding Minnesota's expungement laws.
In Minnesota, the process is called “expungement”.
The criminal justice system creates millions of records every year. Arrests that never led to charges. Cases that were dismissed. Old convictions that happened decades ago.
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Expungement available for eligible offenses
Seal eviction filings from tenant screening reports
Dispute errors and remove inaccurate information from credit reports
Special cannabis expungement program
State-sponsored program providing free expungement assistance at events throughout Minnesota
Official court forms and instructions for expungement
Free legal services for low-income Minnesotans including expungement help
Law school clinic helping those with criminal records, especially those with prison time
Free legal services in Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington counties
Free civil legal services for low-income residents in southern Minnesota
Free legal services in northeastern Minnesota
Free legal services in northwestern Minnesota
Hennepin County program for free record sealing assistance
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Start with Criminal RecordsDisclaimer: This guide provides general information about Minnesota expungement law and is not legal advice. Laws change, and every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, please consult with a qualified attorney or legal aid organization.