Clayton County Solicitor Tasha Mosley Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage is both measured and methodical as he responds to questions about his first two years in elected office. “Anybody who fits the criteria can easily obtain an expungement by simply logging on to our website, www.fultonrestorativejustice.org with a cell phone, a lap top, or a desktop,” Gammage said. I'd be depressed,” he said speaking in support of the program. “A criminal record can be a major barrier in seeking employment, housing and education”, says Fulton County Solicitor Keith Gammage. Tags: expungement, Fulton County, Keith Grammage, misdemeanor expungement, Join our newsletter and get updates in your inbox. “Our Labor & Government Restorative Justice Freedom Summit is our way of supporting local, state and national efforts to reduce barriers that citizens face when they re-enter society after being arrested. Gammage is targeting 1,000 fathers but all are welcome to apply for this free misdemeanor expungement opportunity. Don't Threaten. Anyone with a misdemeanor that did not result in a conviction may be eligible, as well first offenders or people charged when they were juveniles. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE offers second chance programs for young, mentally ill, and non-violent offenders using rehabilitation and job skills as alternatives to prosecution.”, © 2019 by the Committee to RE-Elect Keith Gammage. For pre-registration and more information, please visit, Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage to Host Record Expungement Event. FAIR JUSTICE reduces crime by successfully prosecuting violent and high-risk offenders. State Rep. Taylor Bennett Criminal record expungement offered for Fulton County fathers, BREAKING NEWS // LIVE VIDEO: Kemp announcing Ga. #1 state for business for 8th straight year, Click here to download the CBS 46 News App. Coweta County Solicitor Sandy Wisenbaker Fairburn Councilmember Hattie Portis-Jones Former East Point Mayor Patsy Jo Hilliard Driven by a spirit of public service, Keith Gammage is the Solicitor General for Fulton County, Georgia's largest and most populous county. Now the process is expedited through this one-day event where citizens will walk away with renewed opportunities in mere hours. “It is more beneficial to us as a society to allow decent citizens the opportunity to work and live productive lives than to be held back by minor, youthful missteps resulting in a misdemeanor arrest. Copyright © 2020. Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage is a major supporter of restorative justice. “There is great pride in a hard day’s work and being able to take care of your family. Those eligible for expungement of their criminal record are individuals arrested but not convicted of a misdemeanor from any Fulton County law enforcement agency. Georgia initiatives like ‘Ban the Box’ and ‘Reentry Reform’ legislation speak to the growing movement to stabilize citizens with criminal histories so that they can become taxpayers instead of tax burdens, recidivism rates decline and citizens live more productive lives”, says State Representative Dewey McClain of District 100 (Lawrenceville-D) and President of the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council. They're working to expunge criminal records for 1,000 fathers through June 16th. Atlanta City Councilmember C.T. Registration is required at FultonRestorativeJustice.org or call the Solicitor General’s Expungement Hotline at 404.612.4803. By clearing your criminal history as much as possible, citizens are granted freedom to seek better opportunities to improve their lives.”. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. that is degrading to another person. Building at 501 Pulliam Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Now the process is expedited through this one-day event where citizens will walk away with renewed opportunities in mere hours. or anything. Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage to Host Record Expungement Event | Print | Fulton County Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage and a consortium of Georgia Labor Unions, along with community partners will offer criminal record expungements of a person’s arrest history at the “Labor & Government Restorative Justice Freedom Summit.” The event will be held at the I.B.E.W. Fulton County Solicitor’s Office is hosting the “Father’s Day Expungement Program”. This program is held in partnership with the Georgia Justice Project and other community stakeholders. Copyright 2019 WGCL-TV (Meredith Corporation). “Anybody who fits the criteria can easily obtain an expungement by simply logging on to our website, www.fultonrestorativejustice.org with a cell phone, a lap top, or a desktop,” Gammage said. State Rep. LaDawn Blackett Jones Kevin Fisher represents clients trying keep their records clear for a living. I have children. Raphael Warnock LISTEN “It can be depressing walking around, having a record, not having a job right,” Fisher said. FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) -- Some would consider it an early Father's Day gift from an unlikely place: the Fulton County Solicitor General's Office. person will not be tolerated. Fulton County Solicitor’s Office is hosting the “Father’s Day Expungement Program”. On site resources will include an ex-offender job fair and interviews, housing assistance for ex-offenders, free legal advice from Alston & Bird’s volunteer lawyers and voter registration. The process to expunge a charge usually takes in excess of 150 days with much of the process being driven by the individual citizen obtaining key documents from agencies. Martin Expungements, also called record restrictions, are a legal process that can clear arrests, charges and minor blemishes from a citizen’s criminal record. SMART JUSTICE streamlines traffic and ‘ordinance’ violations to reduce fines, save time and tax dollars. For pre-registration and more information, please visit, Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage to Host Record Expungement Event. FAIR JUSTICE reduces crime by successfully prosecuting violent and high-risk offenders. After several successful expungement events around Fulton County where thousands have been assisted, Solicitor General Keith Gammage will host a Father’s Day Expungement Program … Threats of harming another Free parking is available. Real Times Media. “Our Labor & Government Restorative Justice Freedom Summit is our way of supporting local, state and national efforts to reduce barriers that citizens face when they re-enter society after being arrested. Fulton County Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage and a consortium of Georgia Labor Unions, along with community partners will offer criminal record expungements of a person’s arrest history at the “Labor & Government Restorative Justice Freedom Summit.”   The event will be held at the I.B.E.W. State Rep. Park Cannon Fulton County Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage and a consortium of Georgia Labor Unions, along with community partners will offer criminal record expungements of a person’s arrest history at the “Labor … Recent studies have shown that a cleared record increases the likelihood of employment by 22% and an average yearly income increase of $5,760. The process to expunge a charge usually involved hiring a lawyer and could take up to six months with much of the process being driven by the individual citizen obtaining key documents from agencies; now the process is expedited through this virtual program where citizens will get a clean slate. “The big deal about Father's Day is there are so many men who have made a misstep, but they need to be able to take care of their families and lead in the communities,” said Fulton County Solicitor General Keith Gammage. The program is free and open to the entire public. Fulton County Solicitor General Keith E. Gammage and a consortium of Georgia Labor Unions, along with community partners will offer criminal record expungements of a person’s arrest history at the “Labor & Government Restorative Justice Freedom Summit.”   The event will be held at the I.B.E.W. The program is free and open to the entire public. After several successful expungement events around Fulton County where thousands have been assisted, Solicitor General Keith Gammage will host a Father’s Day Expungement Program completely online, making it easier for people to register and qualify. I'd be upset. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The process to expunge a charge usually takes in excess of 150 days with much of the process being driven by the individual citizen obtaining key documents from agencies. By clearing your criminal history as much as possible, citizens are granted freedom to seek better opportunities to improve their lives.”. Anyone with a cellphone can apply for a clean slate without leaving home. Don't knowingly lie about anyone The Office of the Solicitor General, under the leadership of Keith E. Gammage, is to obtain smart, fair and restorative justice by pursuing a holistic, progressive approach to the criminal justice system which … Usually, the process to get a criminal record expunged can take up to six months and cost thousands of dollars. Fulton County’s first-ever record restriction summit was held in October, 2016, where seventy-five percent (75%) of those attending had one or all of their arrests cleared from their records. This will be the first-ever virtual program so that anyone with a cellphone can apply for a clean slate without leaving home. Event sponsors include the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Georgia Justice Project, Alston & Bird, LLP, Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 3204, Teamsters Local 728, Georgia AFL-CIO, Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). “I'm a father. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to avoid long lines and walk-ins are welcomed. This program, focused on fathers will allow men who have made a mistake to get a second chance and back on their feet so that they can lead their homes and communities, ” says Gammage. All Rights Reserved. Event sponsors include the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Georgia Justice Project, Alston & Bird, LLP, Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 3204, Teamsters Local 728, Georgia AFL-CIO, Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU).