Code for Nashville Expungement Tool Hackathon (National Day of Civic Hacking)

The National Day of Civic Hacking (NDoCH) is a day of action led by Code for America that brings together civic leaders, public servants, designers, coders, and data scientists to partner with our local governments and tackle some of our toughest challenges.

This year’s theme is “Civic Action for Justice” and focuses on the criminal justice system and automatic record clearance as a path to remove barriers to employment, housing, and education for justice-impacted people.

Code for Nashville will focus on delivering a tool for the population of Tennessee through which they can determine if a person is a candidate for expungement, and if so what steps to take.

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Agenda

9:30am - 9:45: Welcome and tech setup
9:45 - 10:15: Introduction and presentations from community partners
10:15 - 10:45 Overview of design, scope, goals, etc.
10:45 - 12:15: Work Session I
12:15 - 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Demos of work
1:30 - 2:45: Work Session II
2:45 - 3:00: Break
3:00 - 4:00: Work Session III
4:00 - 4:30: Final Demos
4:30 - 5pm: Thank yous and wrapping up.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What skills do I need to have?
A: We need coders (front-end and/or full-stack), database admins, designers, doc writers, testers, legal experts, and anyone with a passion for increasing access to justice! In other words - all are welcome!

Q: Where is the event?
A: The Commons Room on the Third Floor of the Nashville Public Library Downtown Branch, at 615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219.

Q: When is the event?
A: 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday September 21

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: A computer with wifi connectivity.

Q: How should I get to the Library?
A: There is parking available at the Library, free for the first 90 minutes with validation from the Library main lobby.
For those who would like to park elsewhere and take a bus into downtown, the Library is served by many MTA routes. Visit http://ride.nashvillemta.org/hiwire to find a route with a stop at the Library.
Also, the Music City Circuit provides free service along its loops and passes close to the Library. Visit https://m.nashvillemta.org/Nashville-MTA-Mobile-MCC.asp for additional information.

Q: Will breakfast and lunch be provided?
A: Yes! There will be coffee, juice, bagels and fruit provided in the morning. Lunch will also be provided, with the selection TBD based on participant preferences and requirements.

Q: Is there a cost to participate?
A: There is no cost to participate! We will accept optional donations to Code for Nashville and the Library Foundation.