Notes on Expungement:
When a participant charged with a misdemeanor successfully completes RJCA, the case is dismissed. This does not mean that the charge is no longer on her/his “record”. Therefore, if someone (an employer or otherwise) wanted to find these records, they could. They would find that this person was “charged/dismissed” – which means that they were charged with “X” crime, but the case was dismissed. If someone is concerned about this record, she/he should get the record expunged, or sealed.
Resources for Expungement:
- The Council on Crime and Justice: 612-353-3024
- Hennepin County Criminal Court Division: 612-348-2612; expungement information packet available at the Hennepin County Government Center (300 S 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, main level, criminal side)
- University Student Legal Services (for U of M students only): 612-624-1001; 160 West Bank Skyway, 219 19th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55455; usls@umn.edu