Detroit's Expungement Project Clean Slate: Clear Your Criminal Record, Start Your New Career

Giving a second chance to Detroiters who have earned it! Project Clean Slate, an expungement initiative launched by Mayor Mike Duggan in 2016, offering residents with criminal records an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and unlock a brighter future.

In 2023 alone, Project Clean Slate helped expunge over 5,300 convictions, and over 10,000 since 2016.

Nicholas DuBose: With past felony convictions expunged, Nicholas, a truck driving business owner, can now take his company international and explore opportunities previously off-limits due to his record.

Have you made mistakes in your past? Have you grown and learned from your past mistakes? Are you now having trouble landing employment, finding housing, getting assistance, all because of the past? Imagine no longer being held back by those mistakes. Imagine landing your dream job, finally securing that perfect apartment, or even going back to school – all because Project Clean Slate helps you erase eligible convictions from your record. They offer free legal assistance to navigate the expungement process, making it easier than ever to clear your name.

Boss Up! 

With a clean record, you'll be opening doors to amazing possibilities:

• Land that dream job: No more worrying about past convictions disqualifying you. Studies show that expungement can increase employment opportunities by up to 80%!

• Find your perfect home: Landlords won't be able to hold your record against you.

• Level up your education: Pursue that degree or training program you've always wanted.

• Break free from the stigma: Move forward with confidence, knowing your past doesn't define you.

Ready to take control of your future? Be smart and GRYND hard to reset your record! Project Clean Slate is here to help.

Visit the City of Detroit website: https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/mayors-initiatives-and-programs/project-clean-slate or call 313-224-6440 and unlock the future you deserve!