An algorithm wipes clean the criminal pasts of thousands

He’s one of around 50 or so people who have come to this community centre in San Fernando, near Los Angeles, to take part in an “expungement clinic” – a free service for those looking to get their criminal records removed or reduced. Image caption

The algorithm essentially automates what takes place at the expungement clinic

Code For America’s work expands beyond criminal justice and into other areas of need. Even though he himself isn’t eligible for criminal record expungement, Mr Turner has devoted his free time to helping others get that help – through running clinics, and lobbying alongside advocacy groups.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk