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Free workshops, clinics, and events throughout Memphis — because knowing your rights is the first step.
Last updated: July 2026

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(901) 222-2800

Monday – Friday · 8:00am – 4:30pm

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201 Poplar Ave, Suite 2-01
Memphis, TN 38103

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We believe that public defense extends beyond the courtroom. SCPD hosts and participates in community events across Memphis — Know Your Rights workshops, expungement clinics, community forums, and more — all free and open to the public.

Upcoming Events

Apr
12

Know Your Rights Workshop

Saturday · 10:00am – 12:00pm · Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave

A free two-hour workshop covering your rights during a police encounter, what to do if you’re arrested, and how to request a public defender. Open to all ages. No registration required.

Apr
26

Expungement Clinic

Saturday · 9:00am – 1:00pm · Orange Mound Community Center, 2590 Park Ave

Bring your criminal record and meet one-on-one with an SCPD attorney to find out if you qualify for expungement. We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and help you get started — free of charge.

May
8

Community Forum: Mental Health & the Criminal Justice System

Thursday · 6:00pm – 8:00pm · NAACP Memphis Branch, 588 Vance Ave

A community conversation about mental health diversion, the Jericho Project, and how Memphis can do better for people in crisis who end up in the criminal justice system. Panelists include SCPD staff and community mental health advocates.

May
17

Re-Entry Resource Fair

Saturday · 10:00am – 2:00pm · Memphis Cook Convention Center

Connect with more than 30 Memphis organizations providing housing, employment, healthcare, substance use treatment, and legal services for formerly incarcerated people and their families. SCPD re-entry staff will be on-site for consultations.

Bring Us to Your Community

We partner with churches, schools, community centers, and nonprofit organizations to bring Know Your Rights workshops and legal information to neighborhoods across Memphis. If you’d like to host an event, contact us at (901) 222-2800 or through our contact page.

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We'll come to your community. No cost, no registration barriers.

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