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Jackson Today
By the People, for the People
West Tennessee Legal Services to host free clinic for clearing criminal records
Clinics aim to help eligible individuals expunge charges from their records
Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:36pm
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Free legal clinics aim to help community members clear their criminal records and access new opportunities.Jackson TodayWest Tennessee Legal Services is hosting free expungement clinics to help residents remove eligible criminal charges from their records. The goal is to raise awareness about the expungement process and ensure that community members understand the resources available to them.
Why it matters
Having a criminal record can create significant barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. These free clinics provide an important service to the community by helping eligible individuals clear their records and access more opportunities.
The details
The clinics are designed to guide participants through the expungement process. Individuals are encouraged to pre-register ahead of time so that much of the eligibility screening can be done in advance, allowing for a quicker process during the clinic. The first clinic is scheduled for April 24, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee.
- The Madison County clinic is scheduled for April 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The players
West Tennessee Legal Services
A legal services organization that is hosting the free expungement clinics.
What’s next
The Madison County clinic is the first in a series of planned expungement clinics hosted by West Tennessee Legal Services. Additional clinics may be scheduled in other counties in the region.
The takeaway
These free expungement clinics provide a valuable service to the community by helping eligible individuals clear their criminal records and access better opportunities for employment, housing, and education. The pre-registration process is designed to streamline the experience for participants.
