Southern University Law Center offering help to clear criminal records with event in Gonzales
The event is hosted by SULC's Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. It will be held at the 23rd Judicial District Court in Ascension Parish, located at 607 E. Worthey Street.
Attendees will have access to staff attorneys who will assist with navigating the expungement process. Specific documentation is needed to receive help.
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Required documents include:
A driver's license.
A certified copy of court minutes.
A certified copy of bill of information.
A background check obtained from the Louisiana State Police headquarters.
This initiative is supported by the 23rd Judicial District Court, Representative Ken Brass, State Senator Ed Price, and the Parish of Ascension, according to a news release.
For more details, residents can reach out to the Southern University Law Center's Expungement Initiative team at expungement@sulc.edu.
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