The Fresh Start Program is the brainchild of some Harris County Misdemeanor Court Judges.
"My colleagues and I came together, and said, 'hey, what can we do to promote safety in our communities and also give individuals an opportunity to get their lives back and track," said Judge Tonya Jones with Harris County Criminal Court at Law #15. Sometimes one bad decision can haunt you for years, like a misdemeanor or felony on your record.
If your sentence was deferred probation, and you completed it successfully, you have no final conviction. But it still shows up on a background check. "We and the public defender's office should be able to look up their case, no matter how old it is, and make a determination of whether or not they are eligible for this automatic petition for non-disclosure," said Nelson.
"If you just simply need a hand, including educational training any kind, of social benefits, like CHIP or SNAP, even HIV testing, is available. We have so many resources that are for everyone," said Judge Toria Finch with Harris County Criminal Court at Law #19.
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