Who is Eligible for an Expungement?
Anyone convicted of a felony or misdemeanor charge as long as they have fulfilled the following criteria: Felony Cases: These cases require a motion to be filed and the case placed on calendar, usually to have the offense reduced to a misdemeanor before the Expungement can occur. Individuals are referred to their attorney or the Public Defenders Office for assistance. Misdemeanor Cases Pursuant to §1203.4: • You were placed on probation [conditional or formal], have fulfilled the conditions of probation for the entire time required, OR you returned to court and the court ordered your probation be terminated successfully. Note: If you violated your probation and it was reinstated or revoked, the court has discretion whether or not to grant your request for expungement. • If you were not placed on probation, it has been at least one year since the date you were convicted, and you have paid all fines, restitution and reimbursement ordered by the court as part of your sentence. The court m
Anyone convicted of a felony or misdemeanor charge as long as they have fulfilled the following criteria: Felony Cases: These cases require a motion to be filed and the case placed on calendar, usually to have the offense reduced to a misdemeanor before the Expungement can occur. Individuals are referred to their attorney or the Public Defenders Office for assistance. Misdemeanor Cases Pursuant to §1203.4: • You were placed on probation [conditional or formal], have fulfilled the conditions of probation for the entire time required, OR you returned to court and the court ordered your probation be terminated successfully. Note: If you violated your probation and it was reinstated or revoked, the court has discretion whether or not to grant your request for expungement. • If you were not placed on probation, it has been at least one year since the date you were convicted, and you have paid all fines, restitution and reimbursement ordered by the court as part of your sentence. The court m
