Lee County Clerk to host how-to classes
As part of an effort to grow and elevate the Lee County Clerk’s community outreach efforts, Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes has announced two new how-to classes in July.
How to Seal and Expunge a Criminal Record
On July 9 from 2-3 p.m., via the online platform Zoom, Karnes is hosting a class for the community to learn how to seal and expunge a criminal record. Florida law allows for some people to seal and/or expunge their criminal records. In both instances, these records are no longer available to the public. This process is targeted to those whose cases were dismissed, dropped by the state, or for those with not-guilty outcomes.
During the class, attendees will learn:
General overview of sealing and expunging
Eligibility & required forms
Steps in the application process
Steps in the filing process
Related fees & hearing information
Post sealing/expungement information
Available contacts & resources
How to File and Respond to an Eviction Case
On July 23 from 2-3 p.m., via the online platform Zoom, Clerk Karnes is hosting a class for landlords and tenants who need information about the eviction process.
This virtual class will cover the following:
General eviction case information
Required forms to file
Steps in serving & responding to a summons
Time limits & related fees
Post filing & responding information
Available contacts & resources
A representative from the Lee County Legal Aid Society will be available for a question and answer session immediately following this presentation.
Both classes are free, but registration is required so participants can receive the Zoom link. Anyone interested in attending either or both can register at www.leeclerk.org/seminar.
These classes are part of the “how-to” series provided by the Lee Clerk’s office to educate the community about all of the resources available to them. Recorded tutorials of past “how-to” classes are available at www.leeclerk.org/howto.
Florida law prohibits the Clerk’s office from providing legal advice, and these seminars are solely for informational purposes. For legal inquiries, customers should speak with an attorney.