saclaw.org >> Home >> Law 101 Disclaimer: This Guide is intended as general information only. Your case may have factors requiring different procedures or forms. The information and instructions are provided for use in Sacramento County. Please keep in mind that each county may have different requirements. If you need further assistance consult a lawyer. Sacramento County Public Law Library & Civil Self Help Center 609 9th St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 874-6012 EXPUNGING CRIMINAL RECORDS Understanding the Sacramento Superior Court’s Expungement Packet In Sacramento, to petition the court to have a conviction dismissed/expunged, download the instructional packet, including forms, from the Sacramento Superior Courts website: www.saccourt.ca.gov/criminal/docs/1203-4-dismissal-process.pdf FOR MORE INFORMATION On the Web: California Courts Self Help Website www.courts.ca.gov/1070.htm This website includes a section with information and instructions on cleaning up your criminal record. At the Law Library: How to Seal Your Juvenile and Criminal Records in California KFC 1194 .Z9 S53 (Self-Help) California Criminal Defense Practice KFC 1155 .C342 Chap. 103 Electronic Access: On the Law Library’s computers, using the LexisAdvance. California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice KFC 1155 .C35 Chap. 4 Electronic Access: On the Law Library’s computers, using OnLaw. Do not use this guide expunge your record based on: PC 1203.49, Victim of Human Trafficking Use the standard Judicial Council Forms that have not been modified for Sacramento County Superior Court. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GUIDE, OR IF YOU NEED HELP FINDING OR USING THE MATERIALS LISTED, DON’T HESITATE TO ASK A REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. H:\public\LRG-SBS\SbSs\SBS_Records_Expungement 06/18 rmm Solicitar esta guía en español Criminal Records Expungement Video https://saclaw.org/video-library/expunging- conviction/ This video is a joint project of the Sacramento County Public Law Library and the Voluntary Legal Services Program. It explains how to ask the court to dismiss your convictions and expunge your record. Have your criminal record and blank forms ready before viewing the video. Free Video!
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saclaw.org >> Home >> Law 101
Disclaimer: This Guide is intended as general information only. Your case may have factors requiring different procedures or forms. The information and instructions are provided for use in Sacramento County. Please keep in mind that each county may have different requirements. If you need further assistance consult a lawyer.
Sacramento County Public Law Library & Civil Self Help Center
609 9th St. Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 874-6012
EXPUNGING CRIMINAL RECORDS Understanding the Sacramento Superior Court’s Expungement PacketIn Sacramento, to petition the court to have a conviction dismissed/expunged, download the instructional packet, including forms, from the Sacramento Superior Courts website: www.saccourt.ca.gov/criminal/docs/1203-4-dismissal-process.pdf
FOR MORE INFORMATIONOn the Web: California Courts Self Help Website www.courts.ca.gov/1070.htm This website includes a section with information and instructions on cleaning up your criminal record.
At the Law Library: How to Seal Your Juvenile and Criminal Records in California KFC 1194 .Z9 S53 (Self-Help)
California Criminal Defense Practice KFC 1155 .C342 Chap. 103 Electronic Access: On the Law Library’s computers, using the LexisAdvance.
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice KFC 1155 .C35 Chap. 4 Electronic Access: On the Law Library’s computers, using OnLaw. Do not use this guide expunge your record based on:
PC 1203.49, Victim of Human Trafficking
Use the standard Judicial Council Forms that have not been modified for Sacramento County Superior Court.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GUIDE, OR IF YOU NEED HELP FINDING OR USING THE MATERIALS LISTED, DON’T HESITATE TO ASK A REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.
Criminal Records Expungement Video https://saclaw.org/video-library/expunging-conviction/
This video is a joint project of the Sacramento County Public Law Library and the Voluntary Legal Services Program. It explains how to ask the court to dismiss your convictions and expunge your record. Have your criminal record and blank forms ready before viewing the video.
Your name, address, and phone number. “In Pro Per” means you are representing yourself.
Your name, birthdate, and driver’s license number Case number for the conviction
you’re trying to expunge
If probation was ordered in your case, check the box next to 2. Then check box a, b, or c, depending on which best describes your situation.
If probation was not ordered in your case, check the box next to 3. Check box a if you have not been charged or convicted of a crime since this case. Check box b if you have had subsequent criminal cases, and attach a declaration explaining why this expungement is in the interests of justice.
If your offense was a felony, but could have been charged as a misdemeanor, or an infraction check Yes to indicate it may be reduced under PC § 17b or PC § 17(d)(2)
Describe nature of offense
Code and Section you were convicted of
Date of conviction Check the box stating you are the defendant in the case.
If you only were sentenced to state prison, yet you served time only in a county jail, then you will be eligible to have your record expunged under PC 1203.41.
Sign, Date and Complete Address information
Your name and case number
If you performed satisfactorily during the period in which deferred entry of judgment was granted and can establish dismissal was granted under PC 1000.3. Include the date of the dismissal.
Check 7, 8 or 9 as it applies to the situation. It should match your answer in questions 1-6.
If you were sentenced prior to the 2011 Realignment Legislation, per PC 1203.42.