If you're in Idaho and need help with criminal record issues, including expungement, sealing, or understanding your legal rights, the following resources can assist:
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### **1. Idaho Legal Aid Services**
- Provides free legal help to low-income individuals, including assistance with expungements and criminal record relief.
- **Website**: [Idaho Legal Aid](https://www.idaholegalaid.org/)
- **Phone**: **1-208-746-7541**
- **Services**: Advice on record clearing, legal representation, and resources for those re-entering the community.
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### **2. Idaho Supreme Court – Expungement Information**
- Offers information about expunging juvenile records and sealing certain criminal records.
- **Website**: [Idaho Supreme Court Expungement](https://isc.idaho.gov/)
- **Self-Help Center**: Guides and forms for filing a request to seal or expunge records.
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### **3. Idaho State Police – Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)**
- Provides official criminal history reports for reviewing or correcting inaccuracies.
- **Website**: [Idaho State Police BCI](https://isp.idaho.gov/BCI/)
- **Phone**: **(208) 884-7130**
- **Service**: Fingerprinting and accessing your criminal history.
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### **4. Community Council of Idaho**
- Supports underserved communities with legal aid, including issues related to criminal records.
- **Website**: [Community Council of Idaho](https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/)
- **Phone**: **(208) 454-1652**
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### **5. Idaho Department of Correction (Reentry Resources)**
- Offers resources for individuals transitioning back into the community, including job training and legal guidance.
- **Website**: [Idaho DOC Reentry](https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/)
- **Phone**: **(208) 658-2000**
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### **6. ACLU of Idaho**
- Provides information and advocacy related to criminal justice reform, including rights restoration and record expungement.
- **Website**: [ACLU Idaho](https://www.acluidaho.org/)
- **Phone**: **(208) 344-9750**
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### **7. Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)**
- Offers free legal help for eligible individuals, including assistance with criminal record-related issues.
- **Website**: [IVLP](https://isb.idaho.gov/ilf/ivlp/)
- **Phone**: **(208) 334-4510**
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### **8. Clean Slate Clearinghouse**
- A national resource providing state-specific information on expungement and sealing laws.
- **Website**: [Clean Slate Clearinghouse](https://cleanslateclearinghouse.org/)
- **Idaho Section**: Details about Idaho laws and processes.
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### **9. Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health**
- Helps families dealing with juvenile records, ensuring children and families understand their options for sealing or clearing records.
- **Website**: [Idaho Federation of Families](https://idahofederation.org/)
- **Phone**: **(208) 433-8845**
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### **10. Legal Clinics and Pro Bono Services**
- Many Idaho law schools and legal organizations host free legal clinics.
- **Examples**: Contact the University of Idaho College of Law for clinics and workshops.
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### Steps to Address Criminal Record Issues in Idaho
1. **Obtain Your Record**: Request a copy from the Idaho State Police BCI.
2. **Research Eligibility**: Check if your record qualifies for expungement or sealing.
3. **Complete Required Forms**: Use self-help resources or contact legal aid for assistance.
4. **File a Petition**: Submit the required documents to the appropriate court.
5. **Attend a Hearing (if required)**: Be prepared to explain why you are seeking relief.
For further details or additional resources, let me know!