A CORI (short for Criminal Offender Record Information) report is the official log of any charges brought against someone by the Commonwealth. The CORI Act attempts to balance the public interest in having access to criminal records against the interest of personal privacy. Because a prior criminal record can be used by employers and landlords to deprive deserving people of employment, housing, and educational opportunities, Massachusetts law permits those individuals to have their records “sealed” from public view by meeting certain legal requirements. The CORI Sealing Clinic will help those who lack the knowledge or expertise to undertake this process or cannot afford an attorney to help.

A volunteer training for the clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Boston Bar Association. If you’re interested in becoming involved with the clinic and would like to attend the training, please reach out to Cassandra Shavney at cshavney@bostonbar.org

The BBA’s CORI Sealing Clinic will be on the 2nd floor of the Boston Municipal Court, Central Division, in the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, at 24 New Chardon St. in downtown Boston. Sessions will take place in the morning on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 6, 2019.