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: --- ### **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. --- ### **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. --- ### **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. --- ### **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** --- ### **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** --- ### **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** --- ### **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** --- ### **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. --- ### **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** --- ### **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. --- ### 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!