According to Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, an estimated 94% of people eligible for expungement have not been able to access the service due to a lack of knowledge about the process, lack of resources to hire an attorney, and more. The Expungement Expo’s goal is to help our clients, who are predominantly African American, move beyond the challenges of having a past criminal record by educating them on how to seal their records. It is vital to help justice-involved individuals understand current and new policies to assist them in this process due to cost.

For this year’s Expungement Expo please make sure you meet the qualifications for this expungement program (see below), review the Expungement Qualification Checklist, and complete the pre-registration form. Clients will receive further instructions within 72 hours for the next steps.

4th ANNUAL EXPUNGEMENT EXPO 2024

The 2024 Expungement Expo will be open for the public on June 22, 2024, from 10:00am-2:00pm. We will have community vendors, break out classes and free resources.

We will not be accepting expungement applications on site. The application process takes place online. It is very important for you to provide a valid email address that you check regularly.

Please be advised the expungement program process can take up to one year or more depending on client case participation, and funding.

Please be advised this expungement program’s process can take up to a year or more depending on client case participation, and funding.

 

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR OUR CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT PROGRAM?

This program is for arrests, charges, and convictions in Oklahoma County ONLY.

Review your arrests, charges, and convictions to see if you think you might qualify. Below is a short list of factors:

  • You were acquitted.
  • You were arrested, but not charged with a crime and the allotted time has passed.
  • You were charged with a crime, but the charges were completely dropped, and enough time has passed
  • Your conviction was overturned, and the charges were dropped.
  • You received a pardon.
  • You were cleared of the crime by DNA.
  • Someone else committed the crime using your name.

Other qualifications may take into account:

  • You successfully completed the terms of your suspended sentence or your deferred sentence.
  • You were convicted as a juvenile.
  • You were convicted of a misdemeanor.
  • You were convicted of a non-violent felony and can meet some additional requirements.

For a complete list of qualifying factors please review the Oklahoma Statutes for Expungement of Criminal Records here.

 

1. DO YOU QUALIFY

If you were convicted of a violent felony or your charges are not in Oklahoma County, you are not eligible for our program. For more information on expungements, visit https://oklaw.org/resource/expungement-q-a

 

2. MAKE SURE ALL OUTSTANDING LEGAL FEES ARE PAID

Urban League of Greater OKC (ULOKC) will not cover outstanding fines or fees. ULOKC will pay filing and administrative
fees for clients who qualify.

 

3. COMPLETE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Registration link will be available on our website on April 15. Once completed, if you are eligible, you will receive a confirmation code and application packet with instructions.

4. OSBI BACKGROUND CHECK

You must secure a current OSBI background check that includes all of your charges. You can purchase an OSBI background check online at https://chirp.osbi.ok.gov/. You could also purchase one at OSBI in person, 6600 N. Harvey Pl, OKC.

 

5. NEXT STEPS FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS

Clients will receive a confirmation code to attend the expungement expo on Saturday, June 22. You will not be able to participate in the expungement process without a confirmation code. During the expungement expo, clients will be required to attend at least one educational workshop.

 

6. RECORD EXPUNGEMENT EXPECTATIONS

Please be advised the expungement process could take up to a year or more. ULOKC is a third-party organization that is offering free legal services to those who meet the requirements of criminal record expungement. Eligibility for expungement does not guarantee that your record will be expunged.

 


Your application for expungement will not be processed if:
(1) your application forms are not completed
(2) you did not attend one educational workshop, and
(3) if we do not receive a current OSBI background check

 

 

Begin Process

Clients who receive a confirmation code must attend the Expungement Expo event to be considered for the expungement program. Expungement eligibility will be determined by the completion of the expungement packet which includes (1) a client pre-registration/intake form, (2) a questionnaire packet, (3) a needs assessment, (4) a participation agreement, (4) a current OSBI background check, and (5) attendance of one educational workshop at the expungement expo. Legal counsel may request additional documentation if needed. Please be advised the expungement process can take up to a year or more depending on client’s case and participation in the program.

Client Expungement Packet information will only be received at the June 22nd Expungement Expo event. Printed client expungement packets will not be accepted prior to the event.
  1. Use the Checklist to see if you may quality for the 2024 expungement process.
  2. If you qualify, complete the pre-registration link (April 15). Applications will be reviewed daily, applicants will receive instructions within one week of their online application to indicate next steps for the process. The 2024 process may take up to one year to process and review your application, depending on completeness of application.
  3. If you are eligible for the program, you will receive an email with a confirmation code to allow you to attend the Expungement Expo and the Application Review process.
  4. You must bring this code and your photo ID with you to participate in the onsite review process. Do not share your code with anyone. You must attend the Expungement Expo event to remain eligible for the expungement program.

Expungement eligibility will be determined by the completion of the
expungement packet which includes:

  • A completed pre-registration intake form
  • A questionnaire packet
  • A needs assessment
  • A participation agreement
  • A current OSBI background check
  • Attendance of one educational workshop at the Expungement Expo.
  • Legal counsel may request additional documentation if needed.
  • Please be advised the expungement process can take up to a year or more depending on client’s case and participation in the program.

START REGISTRATION
INFORMATIONAL SESSION:

On April 28th, 2022, we hosted a virtual information session to explain the expungement process to the community as well as detail the Clean Slate Initiative. The discussion was led by Damion Shade, Criminal Justice Policy Analyst at OK Policy and moderated by our V.P. of Community Convening and Social Justice, Jabar Shumate. Tune in to this informational interview session to learn about how to clear your record.

Highlights from the 3rd Annual Expungement Expo (2023)
Highlights from the 2nd Annual Expungement Expo (2022)