News Archive

Date Announcement
April 11, 2025 Next Fresh Start set for May 3; Online pre-registration for criminal records
January 20, 2025 Harris County Criminal Courts at Law to close Tuesday and Wednesday due to potential for inclement weather and dangerous road conditions
January 20, 2025 Harris County Civil Courts at Law to cancel in-person proceedings Tuesday and Wednesday due to potential for inclement weather and dangerous road conditions
January 17, 2025 Harris County Criminal Courts at Law to close Tuesday due to potential for inclement weather and dangerous road conditions
January 17, 2025 Harris County Civil Courts at Law to cancel in-person proceedings Tuesday due to potential for inclement weather and dangerous road conditions
January 9, 2025 Fresh Start record screening and sealing program returns Saturday, Feb. 1
October 23, 2024 Update: Fresh Start pre-registration opens Oct. 24.
October 18, 2024 Fresh Start criminal record sealing program returns Nov. 9
July 19, 2024 Fresh Start criminal record sealing program to return Aug. 10 with new resources for immigrants seeking citizenship and Mexican citizens living in Houston
July 11, 2024 All Harris County Civil Courts at Law to remain closed through Friday due to ongoing impacts from Hurricane Beryl
October 13, 2023 Fresh Start criminal record sealing program resource fair on Nov. 11 in Crosby
July 14, 2023 Criminal record sealing, job training, and free school supplies among resources available at Fresh Start Resource Fair on Aug. 12 in Northeast Houston
May 12, 2023 Harris County Criminal Courts at Law's B.A.Y.O.U. City Community Court to host sixth Fresh Start Resource Fair