Beyond Substance has released a new episode focused on expungement in Indiana and how it can help remove barriers that often stand in the way of long-term recovery. The episode features Robin Kelly, an attorney with Indiana Legal Services, and Charmin Gabbard, founder and executive director of Connection Cafe.
Hosted by Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller, the episode begins with Dean’s interview with Kelly, who explains expungement as a legal process that may allow eligible individuals to clear or seal parts of their criminal record under Indiana law. Kelly outlines the main eligibility requirements, including the time since a person’s most recent conviction, the absence of pending charges, and the need to resolve unpaid court costs, fines, fees, or restitution. She also stresses that conviction expungement in Indiana is a once-in-a-lifetime decision and should be approached carefully. Listen to Podcast by clicking here.