The Camden County Board of Commissioners will host a free expungement clinic on January 19 to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The event is being organized in partnership with the Volunteer UP legal clinic, ARCHER Attorneys at Law, Camden County College, and the Camden County Bar Association. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Camden Technology Center on the campus of Camden County College in Camden City.
Commissioner Jonathan Young said, “Countless people have been disproportionally impacted by our criminal justice system, with past mistakes continuing to stand in the way of employment, housing, and long-term stability. This free expungement event removes the financial and systemic obstacles that far too many individuals face and gives them the opportunity to create a pathway forward to a successful future.”
Attendees will be able to meet with an attorney at no cost to discuss options for expunging their criminal records. Those interested are encouraged to register in advance due to limited attorney availability by visiting www.volunteeruplegalclinic.org/events/011926mlk.
Camden County operates under a seven-member Board of Commissioners who oversee government operations and deliver services such as public safety, health programs, infrastructure maintenance, and community facilities for more than 500,000 residents across its municipalities (https://limpar.locallabs.com/organizations/bc6704ac-6eeb-4ece-8d81-7b69e0169528). The county works with local partners and organizations on initiatives aimed at improving education, workforce development, and overall quality of life (https://www.camdencounty.com/).
