28-06-2025
Expungement clinic planned for July 4 in Joplin
Joplin residents with non-violent convictions can get a fresh start by clearing their record at an expungement clinic to be held Friday, July 4.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon that day at the Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC) at 1402 S. Main St.
It will be held by the Joplin Police Department and the McPherson Law Firm along with the ROCC.
"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," Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson said in a statement.
Convictions eligible for expungement are those that occurred in Jasper County, although there may be limited assistance available to residents of neighboring Missouri counties.
Interested individuals can pick up a screening forms ahead of the clinic at the Joplin Police Department, 303 E. Third St., or the McPherson Law Firm, 626 Byers Ave.
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 the 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 DWI offense.
• Felony domestic violence.
• Any assault on a first responder.
For questions, contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
