Expungement clinic scheduled in Joplin

(From the Joplin Police Department)

This Independence Day, eligible individuals have the opportunity to gain a fresh start at an Expungement Clinic designed to help clear qualifying criminal records.

Hosted by the Joplin Police Department, the McPherson Law Firm, and The Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), this Clinic will be held on Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1402 South Main Street in Joplin.

“We want to assist individuals who have low-level, non-violent felony and misdemeanor offenses get those convictions expunged from their criminal record so that they may reintegrate more successfully into society,” said Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson.

This clinic focuses on convictions in Jasper County, but limited assistance may be available to residents of neighboring Missouri counties. Interested individuals can pick up a screening form at the Joplin Police Dept., 303 East 3rd Street, or the McPherson Law Firm, 626 Byers Avenue.

As part of this program, individuals can expunge up to two felonies or three misdemeanors if all charges are completely resolved, including no probation or parole time for at least one year for misdemeanors or three years for felonies. Applicant must have no pending criminal cases.

Those applying for this program must bring a photo ID and, if possible, their case numbers.

 

Charges not eligible for this program include:

Any crime of violence;
Any sex-related felony conviction;
Political crime;
Kidnapping;
Any felony DWI offense;
Felony domestic violence; or
Any assault on a first responder.

For questions, contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.