The Community College of Rhode Island will be hosting a free Expungement Clinic this evening.
Senator Dawn Euer and Representative Cherie Cruz joined the Rhode Island Public Defender's Office to organize the clinic.
The lawmakers say a criminal record can prevent individuals from securing jobs, housing and educational opportunities and the event can help to eliminate the barriers.
The clinic takes place from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at CCRI's Newport campus.
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