# Criminal Record Help Resources - Vermont ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works** - **Website:** [https://www.offtherecord.us/](https://www.offtherecord.us/) - **Description:** Provides free legal aid events, workshops, and resources for expungement and record sealing. - **Legal Aid Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-552-0024 - **Website:** [Legal Services Corporation](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **Description:** Connects individuals with local legal aid providers for expungement and reentry services. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **Vermont Legal Aid – Expungement and Sealing Assistance** - **Phone:** 1-800-889-2047 - **Website:** [Vermont Legal Aid](https://vtlegalaid.org/) - **Office Locations:** Offices in Barre, Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Springfield, and St. Johnsbury - **Services Provided:** Assistance with criminal record expungement and sealing, legal representation, and reentry support. - **Vermont Judiciary – Expungement and Sealing Information** - **Website:** [Vermont Judiciary](https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/) - **Services Provided:** Guides and forms for individuals seeking to expunge or seal their records, including eligibility criteria and filing instructions. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Burlington - **Community Justice Center – Burlington** - **Phone:** 802-865-7155 - **Website:** [Burlington Community Justice Center](https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CJC) - **Office Location:** 200 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Restorative justice programs, record expungement assistance, and support with employment and housing reentry. ### Rutland - **Vermont Adult Learning – Rutland County** - **Phone:** 802-775-0617 - **Website:** [Vermont Adult Learning](https://www.vtadultlearning.org/) - **Office Location:** 16 Evelyn Street, Rutland, VT 05701 - **Specialized Services:** Guidance on reentry programs, employment training, and referrals for criminal record help. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** - Use the Vermont Judiciary’s online eligibility guide to see if your offense qualifies for expungement or sealing: [Expungement Eligibility Guide](https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/). 2. **Required Documents:** - Certified copies of court records - Identification (e.g., state-issued ID or driver’s license) - Proof of completion of sentence or parole (if applicable) 3. **Where to File:** - Submit your petition at the courthouse where the original case was filed or through Vermont Judiciary’s online filing system. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **Clean Slate Clearinghouse** - **Website:** [Clean Slate Clearinghouse](https://www.cleanslateclearinghouse.org/) - **Features:** Tools to determine eligibility, step-by-step guides, and connections to local legal aid providers. ## Additional Resources - **Vermont Reentry Resources Directory** - **Phone:** 802-241-2345 - **Website:** [Vermont Reentry Services](https://humanservices.vermont.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Support for reentry, including housing, employment, and mental health resources for individuals with criminal records. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Vermont Legal Aid at 1-800-889-2047 or visit [https://vtlegalaid.org/](https://vtlegalaid.org/)._