# Criminal Record Help Resources - North Dakota ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works (NEW)** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementweek.org](https://www.nationalexpungementweek.org/) - **Description:** Hosts events and workshops offering free legal aid, community services, and support for expungement. - **Legal Aid Hotline (Pro Bono Net)** - **Phone:** 1-888-999-9999 (example number, please verify locally) - **Website:** [https://www.probono.net](https://www.probono.net/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to free or low-cost legal services in their area. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **North Dakota Legal Self Help Center** - **Phone:** 1-701-328-1852 - **Website:** [https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help](https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help) - **Services Provided:** Guidance for filing expungements and addressing criminal records through self-help resources. - **Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND)** - **Phone:** 1-800-634-5263 - **Website:** [https://www.legalassist.org](https://www.legalassist.org/) - **Office Locations:** Offices in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, and other cities - **Services Provided:** Legal representation, expungement assistance, and support for reentry programs. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Fargo - **Southeast Human Service Center - Reentry Support** - **Phone:** 1-701-298-4500 - **Website:** [https://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/regionalhsc/southeast.html](https://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/regionalhsc/southeast.html) - **Office Location:** 2624 9th Ave S, Fargo, ND - **Specialized Services:** Support for individuals reintegrating after incarceration, including legal referrals. ### Bismarck - **Heart River Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-701-258-1431 - **Website:** [https://www.heartriverlegalservices.com](https://www.heartriverlegalservices.com/) - **Office Location:** 515 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND - **Specialized Services:** Expungement clinics, assistance with sealing criminal records, and job readiness programs. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** - Visit the North Dakota Courts website for information on eligibility for expungement: [https://www.ndcourts.gov](https://www.ndcourts.gov/). - Review state statutes on record sealing and expungement requirements. 2. **Required Documents:** - Certified court records. - Valid government-issued identification. - Any proof of completed sentences, fines, or community service. 3. **Where to File:** - Expungement petitions should be filed at the district court in the county where the conviction occurred. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **North Dakota Free Legal Answers** - **Website:** [https://nd.freelegalanswers.org](https://nd.freelegalanswers.org/) - **Features:** Connects individuals with pro bono attorneys for advice on expungement and criminal record questions. - **Expunge US (Online Expungement Resource)** - **Website:** [https://www.expungeus.com](https://www.expungeus.com/) - **Features:** Step-by-step guidance, document preparation tools, and legal expert reviews. ## Additional Resources - **Job Service North Dakota - Reentry Program** - **Phone:** 1-800-247-0985 - **Website:** [https://www.jobsnd.com](https://www.jobsnd.com/) - **Services Provided:** Assistance with job placement, vocational training, and resources for individuals with criminal records. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._