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What is the Clean Slate Tour in Minnesota?
Everyone deserves a second chance, and for many Minnesotans, clearing an old criminal record can be the key to unlocking new opportunities. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is dedicated to helping individuals move forward with a clean slate by hosting Clean Slate Expungement Clinics across the state. These clinics provide an opportunity for eligible individuals to have their state court records sealed—removing barriers to employment, housing, and professional licensing.
If you have a criminal record for an offense that was prosecuted in a state court, the Attorney General’s Office may be able to help you determine if you qualify for expungement at the Clean Slate Expungement Clinic hosted by AG’s office. If you qualify, we may be able to help you get your record sealed by the Court at no cost to you.
Below, you’ll find the stops on the Attorney General’s Office’s expungement tour. If you’re unable to make one of these stops, you can still see if you qualify for expungement by submitting an application to helpsealmyrecord.org.
Bemidji Expungement Clinic for Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10am-5pm at Northwest Indian Community Development Center (1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601).
The Clean Slate Tour 2025 Dates in Minnesota
Upcoming Stops
| City | Date & Time | Location | Pre-registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | March 22nd 10am-5pm | Pathway to Recovery (900 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404) | Submit this form to pre-register Walk-ins will also be accepted until 4:30pm |
| Columbia Heights | April 24th 10am-5pm | Columbia Heights Public Library (3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421) | Submit this form to pre-register Walk-ins will also be accepted until 4:30pm |
| Westside St. Paul – Dakota County | Late May | TBD | TBD |
| Bemidji | July 19th 10am – 5pm | Northwest Indian Community Development Center (1819 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601) | Submit this form to pre-register Walk-ins will also be accepted until 4:30pm |
| Duluth | September 9th 10am-3pm | The Damiano Center (206 W 4th St, Duluth, MN 55806) | Submit this form to pre-register Walk-ins will also be accepted until 2:30pm |
| St. Cloud | Mid-November | Recovery Community Network | TBD |
Previous Stops
- Moorhead – October 15, 2024
- Saint Paul – March 23, 2024
- White Earth Nation, Mahnomen County – May 8, 2024
- Bemidji – May 9, 2024
- Rochester – September 10, 2024
- Prairie Island Indian Community – September 24, 2024
Closing Thoughts
The Clean Slate Expungement Clinics are an important step toward ensuring Minnesotans have access to the fresh start they deserve. If you or someone you know could benefit from this initiative, consider attending a clinic or visiting helpsealmyrecord.org to learn more about eligibility. Your past doesn’t have to define your future—take the first step toward new opportunities today.
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Minnesota Clean Slate Expungement FAQs
Under Minnesota law, expungement means the sealing of a criminal record so it is not publicly available. Only a District Court Judge can order a criminal record sealed. An expungement order issued by a Judge seals the criminal record and prohibits the Court and state agencies that hold criminal records from disclosing, acknowledging, or opening the criminal record except under court order or as permitted by law.
No. Expungement will only seal your criminal record. Your criminal record will still exist under seal. An expunged criminal record will not be accessible to the public.
Your expunged and sealed criminal record can still be accessed by the Court, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies including police, FBI, immigration, and other agencies in a criminal investigation, prosecution, or for sentencing and probation purposes. Your sealed criminal record can also be accessed by criminal justice agencies and other state agencies if you apply for certain jobs or apply for types of occupational licenses.
Yes. Many criminal offenses are more serious, or enhanced if you have prior offenses of the same type. For example, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is an offense where the penalties become more serious if you have prior DWI offenses. When the law permits, a sealed criminal record can be used to enhance the penalties for new offenses.
If you apply through the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and you qualify for expungement you do not have to pay the $300 filing fee to the Court. If you apply by preparing and filing a Petition for Expungement directly with the Court, you will have to pay a $300 filing fee for each offense or ask the Court to waive this fee based on your income.
We encourage you to seek community-based legal assistance if your application is denied or if you have other questions about the law or legal process.
If you apply through the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and you qualify for expungement, you do not have to file any paperwork with the Court. If you seek expungement on your own, you must file a Petition for Expungement with the Court and pay a filing fee.
Fill out the online application. Once you apply, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office will review your case and refer your case to the applicable County Attorney’s or City Attorney’s Office to determine if you’re eligible to seal your criminal record.
If you are eligible, the AG will contact you for additional information to complete your expungement. If you are not eligible, the AG will contact you to explain why you are not eligible for expungement.
When the Court issues an expungement order, a copy will be sent to the mailing address in your application. This is proof that your records have been expunged and are now sealed.
Yes. Your application can be denied by the relevant County Attorney’s Office, City Attorney’s Office or by the Court.
Your offense is not eligible under the Minnesota expungement law. Not enough time has passed since you were discharged from probation. In some cases, you may be eligible in the future after the waiting period has ended if you have new crimes or a serious criminal history.
Under the Minnesota expungement law when determining whether sealing a record is appropriate the following factors will be considered by the Court: the nature and seriousness of the offense; the length of time since the offense occurred; the steps taken towards rehabilitation following the offense; any aggravating or mitigating factors; your participation in the offense; your criminal history; the effect that the criminal record has on your ability to obtain employment, housing, and other necessities of life.
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