This resource provides a brief overview of what we know as of April 2026 about the release of previously unreported criminal records in Los Angeles County. Please be sure to check the LA County Superior Court’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Record Cleaning & Expungement
Criminal Record Cleaning – Compiled Self-Help Resources
This packet is a compilation of various resources related to criminal record cleaning in the state of California.
Clean Slate Legal Services Referrals List
This is a referral list of legal services providers that provide free criminal record cleaning services, organized by California county. This resource is updated periodically- but always consult each organization’s website for most up to date contact information.
California Voting Rights for Unhoused People and People with Criminal Records
This resource provides an overview of the voting rights of Californians who are unhoused and/or have criminal records.
Desperate Impact: On The Future of Disparities in Anti-discrimination Law (Part 2)—Criminal Records and Housing Discrimination
Part 2 of this 3 part series will address changes to federal housing anti-discrimination policy as it bears on persons with arrest and conviction histories
Desperate Impact: On The Future of Disparities in Anti-discrimination Law (Part 3)—Criminal Records and Employment Discrimination
Part 3 of this 3 part series will address employment discrimination against those with criminal records.
