What’s on your criminal record could keep you from getting a job or a place to live. That’s why a prosecutor held an event where people could see their record and get advice on what could be removed.
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Usually, people have to pay to get their criminal history, and it can cost around $75, but Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage held an event that was free Friday because knowing what’s on your criminal record can set you free.
“I think once a person is able to see what’s on their criminal history, identify things that are holding them back in particular, our team is working to help remove those old records,” Gammage told Channel 2′s Tom Jones.
Seaborn Kimbrough was excited to hear what the Fulton County solicitor’s office could help him remove. It found a felony that potentially could be taken off his record, recommending he reach out to the district attorney’s office.
Kimbrough has been to prison and is trying to find better jobs and knows he needs a cleaner record. He appreciates efforts like this.
“It feels good that someone wants to help you, knowing they’re sincere about helping you,” Kimbrough said.
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Gammage organized this free criminal record check at the South Fulton Annex. He says this is so helpful with so many people losing government jobs and looking for new employment.
Jasmine Hudson was happy a prosecutor found a couple of convictions that could be removed from her record.
“It was so easy. It was quick. And it’s fixing to be beneficial,” she said.
Gammage will hold an event in April where people can have convictions on their records expunged. He says giving people a second chance to fulfill their dreams is good government.
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