BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – The Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) is bringing its first Baton Rouge Expungement Clinic to the capital city, offering free legal assistance to residents seeking to clear their criminal records and access new opportunities in employment, housing, and education.
This community event aims to remove one of the most persistent barriers faced by Louisiana residents with old or minor criminal records. The expungement process, often costly and complex, prevents many from moving forward in life despite having served their time or completed their legal obligations.
“In Louisiana, the expungement process is one of the most expensive and complicated in the nation,” said Sherie Thomas, executive director of JAC. “This clinic is about more than clearing records—it’s about restoring dignity, creating pathways to opportunity, and strengthening our communities. We are grateful to all of our partners who share this vision and are committed to giving residents a second chance.”
So far in 2025, JAC has already completed more than 600 expungements statewide, helping hundreds of Louisianans secure jobs, stable housing, and educational opportunities. The organization’s work highlights the growing demand for second-chance initiatives and the positive ripple effects they have on families and communities across the state…