Criminal charges that did not lead to conviction can create significant barriers for people seeking jobs, housing or other opportunities. The Franconia District Supervisor's Office, in partnership with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, will host an expungement clinic to assist residents with clearing eligible charges from their records on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Hybla Valley Community Center.  

The clinic will require pre-registration and will include volunteer defense attorneys on site to assess whether participants are eligible for an expungement. The event aims to help residents eliminate barriers caused by charges that did not result in a conviction.

Expungement is a legal process that removes police and court records related to certain criminal cases from public access. Eligible charges include those that resulted in acquittal, dismissal, “nolle prosequi” (charges dropped), an absolute pardon or cases where an individual’s name was used in error. While expunged records are not destroyed, they are sealed and accessible only by court order.

Event Details

• Date and Time: Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to noon
• Location: Hybla Valley Community Center, 7950 Audubon Ave., Alexandria
• Who Can Attend: Residents with eligible charges filed in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax

Important Information

• Pre-registration is required and limited to 100 participants. Register as soon as possible to secure a spot. 
• The standard $86 filing fee to open expungement cases will be waived for those who pre-register, and while sponsorship funds last.
• Applicants must not have any active arrest warrants.
• To participate, attendees must bring certified copies of the warrant of arrest or final disposition for each charge they wish to expunge.