Solicitor-General’s Office Open Registration for Misdemeanor Criminal Record Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 23, 2024

Clayton County Solicitor-General’s Office Announces Open Registration for Upcoming Misdemeanor Criminal Record Restriction Fair 

(Jonesboro, Georgia) – The Clayton County Solicitor’s Office is pleased to announce the opening of registration for its upcoming Record Restriction Fair. This event is the culmination of the joint efforts of the Clayton County Solicitor’s Office, The Georgia Justice Project, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office and the Association of Christian Ministers of Clayton County. This event aims to assist eligible individuals in clearing their criminal records, providing them with a fresh start and better opportunities for employment, housing, and education.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Boulevard Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

Registration Information: Pre-Registration is required and limited

Registration Opens: August 1, 2024

Deadline to Register: August 31, 2024

How to Register: Visit Registration Website at sgsecondchance.claytoncountyga.gov

Solicitor Brooks stated, “Our Record Restriction Fair is designed to help individuals who have paid their debt to society move forward without the burden of a criminal record. We are committed to supporting our community by providing the resources necessary for a second chance.”

The Record Restriction Fair will offer free legal consultations and assistance with completing employment applications. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with volunteer attorneys and legal experts to determine their eligibility for expungement and receive guidance on the next steps in the process.

Who Should Attend:

• Individuals with eligible misdemeanor criminal records that occurred in Clayton County seeking record restriction.
• Those in need of legal advice and support regarding the record restriction process.
• Community members interested in learning more about expungement laws and their impact.

About the Clayton County Solicitor-General’s Office:

The Clayton County Solicitor’s Office is dedicated to promoting justice and enhancing the quality of life in our community. Through various initiatives and community outreach programs, we strive to provide equitable legal services and support to all residents.

For more information about the Record Restriction Fair or to volunteer, please contact Princess Menard-Knox at princess.menard@claytoncountyga.gov or 770.477.3380.

Media Contact:

Brittani Freeman

Executive Assistant to the Solicitor-General of the State Court of Clayton County

brittani.freeman@claytoncountyga.gov

770.477.3380

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Notes to Editors:

Interviews with Solicitor Brooks and event organizers are available upon request.

Charles A. Brooks

Solicitor-General

State Court of Clayton County

Harold Banke Justice Center

9151 Tara Boulevard

Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

9151Tara Blvd. ●Suite 3SL01 ● Jonesboro, GA 30236 ● Office: (770) 477-3380 ● Fax (770) 477-3449