June 29

Improvements to Minnesota’s Expungement Law Provide Meaning to Sealed Criminal Records.

Many Minnesotans with criminal records may now have those records sealed in a meaningful way. On January 1, 2015, important changes to Minnesota’s expungement statute took effect. These changes are aimed at improving past offenders’ chances of obtaining housing, employment, education, licensure, and other opportunities. Minnesotans can now feel comfortable seeking an expungement that will.