City of Joplin and Joplin Police Department to Host Expungement Clinic on July 4, 2025

This Independence Day, eligible individuals have the opportunity to gain a fresh start at an Expungement Clinic designed to help clear qualifying criminal records.

Hosted by the Joplin Police Department, the McPherson Law Firm, and The Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), this Clinic will be held on Friday, July 4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 1402 South Main Street in Joplin.

“We want to assist individuals who have low-level, non-violent felony and misdemeanor offenses get those convictions expunged from their criminal record so that they may reintegrate more successfully into society,” said Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson.

This clinic focuses on convictions in Jasper County, but limited assistance may be available to residents of neighboring Missouri counties. Interested individuals can pick up a screening form at the Joplin Police Department, 303 East 3rd Street, or the McPherson Law Firm, 626 Byers Avenue.

As part of this program, individuals can expunge up to two felonies or three misdemeanors if all charges are completely resolved, including no probation or parole time for at least one year for misdemeanors or three years for felonies. Applicant must have no pending criminal cases.

Those applying for this program must bring a photo ID and, if possible, their case numbers.

Charges not eligible for this program include:

• Any crime of violence;
• Any sex-related felony conviction;
• Political crime;
• Kidnapping;
• Any DWI offense;
• Felony domestic violence; or
• Any assault on a first responder.

For questions, please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417.623.3131.

About Joplin Police Department

The Joplin Police Department earned a Missouri Blue Shield designation due to its exceptional commitment to public safety. Through their collaboration with our citizens with the Joplin Police Department’s Citizens Advisory Committee, ongoing outreach efforts into neighborhood policing, the new Co-Responder Unit partnership with the Ozark Center, and the work of the Flex Platoon targeting illegal drugs in our area, the Joplin Police Department has demonstrated a strong and ongoing commitment to protecting its residents. This designation affirms Joplin’s effort to create a safer, more secure environment for all who live and work here.