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SLO County Offers Free Clinic to Clear Criminal Records
District Attorney's Office partners with community groups to help reduce barriers to employment and housing.
Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:17am
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The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office is collaborating with several community organizations to host a free clinic on March 6 that will assist eligible individuals in clearing their criminal records. The goal is to help reduce barriers to employment and housing that a criminal record can create, even for minor or old offenses.
Why it matters
Having a criminal record, even for minor offenses, can significantly hinder a person's ability to find a job or secure housing. This clinic aims to help remove those barriers and provide more opportunities for successful reentry into the community, which in turn can reduce recidivism rates.
The details
The SLO Clean Slate Clinic will be held on March 6 and is a joint effort between the SLO County District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, SLO Defenders, Restorative Partners, People's Justice Project, California Rural Legal Assistance, and SLO College of Law. Eligible individuals can make an appointment to receive services or walk in to the SLO County Law Library located at 1050 Monterey Street.
- The SLO Clean Slate Clinic will be held on March 6, 2026.
The players
Dan Dow
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney.
SLO County Probation Department
A community organization partnering on the SLO Clean Slate Clinic.
SLO Defenders
A community organization partnering on the SLO Clean Slate Clinic.
Restorative Partners
A community organization partnering on the SLO Clean Slate Clinic.
People's Justice Project
A community organization partnering on the SLO Clean Slate Clinic.
What they’re saying
“Criminal records can make it very difficult for people to get jobs and housing after incarceration. The added stability that comes from obtaining employment and housing helps reduce rates of recidivism which improves the overall quality of life in our community.”
— Dan Dow, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney
What’s next
Eligible individuals can make an appointment to receive services at the SLO Clean Slate Clinic on March 6 by calling (805) 902-CRLA or emailing reentry@crla.org.
The takeaway
This clinic represents a collaborative effort to help remove barriers to employment and housing for those with criminal records, providing more opportunities for successful reintegration into the community and potentially reducing recidivism rates in San Luis Obispo County.
