The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized the efforts of the Chester County Juvenile Probation Office, County Clerk of Courts Office, the District Attorney's Office, and the president judge with an Achievement Award in the category of Criminal Justice and Public Safety for the county's Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement program. The purpose of the NACo award is to honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

The Fresh Start program was introduced in August 2019 following recommendations by Chester County's Juvenile Probation Office. It offers juveniles who have successfully completed a diversion program the option to have their record expunged when they turn 18. Since its start, more than 150 people each year have had their records expunged so that, in the words of the program nomination, "a one-time misdemeanor does not turn into a longer 'sentence' that prevents future opportunities."

Similar to the county's statewide Clean Slate program that seals but does not expunge records, this expungement service for non-adjudicated juveniles does not require any action by the juvenile to initiate the process.

The types of records that are expunged for first-time offenders who successfully completed a diversion program include misdemeanors such as criminal mischief, criminal trespass, or disorderly conduct.

The NACo Achievement Awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, county administration, information technology, health and civic engagement.