Criminal Record Clearing
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) general information and additional guidance.
Challenge of an FBI Identity History Summary
Is there missing or incorrect info about your federal record?
Cleaning Your Record
This guide only deals with criminal convictions obtained in California.
Clearing a Criminal Record - Sacramento County
From the Sacramento County public defender's office.
Criminal Record Improvement - Alameda County
Clean Slate fact sheet: includes what types of criminal record improvement are feasible, who is eligible for the different types, additional California employment applications, and contact information for the public defender's office.
Criminal Record Improvement - Fresno County
Clean Slate Program site which includes explanations of expungement, juvenile sealing, felony reduction, Proposition 64; how to apply; and contact information. A sex registration page of post-conviction assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Humboldt County
Resources for record clearance, reentry rehabilitation, and official pardons in Humboldt County; and assistance with related fines and fees.
Criminal Record Improvement in Solano County
An instructional packet that includes instructions for expunging criminal records and completing the necessary petitions and information about fee waivers.
Criminal Record Improvement - Lassen County
Instructional packet with a step-by-step guide for record clearance. Helps determine if you’re eligible, obtaining your criminal record, filling out and filing your expungement petition, sample forms/petitions, etc. This resource may include an older version of record clearance forms, use the Lassen Superior Court site for the most up-to-date petition forms: https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/self-help/legal-resources
Criminal Record Improvement - Merced County
Post disposition dismissals and reductions of charges, Proposition 36 information, Certificate of Rehabilitation and pardon, and how to seal an arrest record. The site also includes contact information for all of these services.
Criminal Record Improvement - Monterey County
Includes - petition for dismissal of charges, certificate of rehabilitation and governor’s pardon, petition to seal adult arrest records, prop 64 relief, prop 47 relief
Criminal Record Improvement - Napa County
Dismissal and Expungement information for Napa County; who is eligible and requirements; contact information for the office; and additional information about Prop 47.
Criminal Record Improvement - Placer, El Dorado, Sierra, Amador, and Calaveras County
This resource includes qualification guidelines for record improvement, how to prepare for the Clean Slate Clinic, additional resources about record clearance, and upcoming clinic information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Sacramento County
Forms for criminal record improvement, explanations of the practicality of expungement, how to apply for a pardon, and information about the certification of rehabilitation and pardon restoration of rights.
Criminal Record Improvement - San Bernardino County
The Clean Slate program includes types of record clearance, how to apply to clear your record with the public defender's office, and contact information for assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Santa Clara County
A Santa Clara County Law Library guide for expunging criminal records in the county; a county site for record improvement and post conviction services; a certificate of rehabilitation and pardon instruction packet; and finally a page with additional information about record clearance and the Santa Clara public defender's office information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Shasta County
Public Defender's page with up-to-date criminal record improvement forms, contact information for the office, and an explainer on expungement and other types of criminal record improvement.
Criminal Record Improvement - Stanislaus County
Clean Slate application request, a Fresh Start (clean slate) program description packet, and proposition 47 information and FAQs.
Criminal Record Improvement - Ventura County
Content about different types of record clearance and their requirements, fresh start (felony expungement) application, misdemeanor expungement application, Proposition 47 explanation and application, and Proposition 64 explanation and application.
Driver's Record Request
Driver's record request form, printing your driver's record, FAQs.
Guide to sealing juvenile court records
How to seal away your juvenile record in the courts.
Legal Aid Services of Northern California: Post-Conviction Relief
Criminal record improvement services and information.
National H.I.R.E. Network Clearinghouse
A national H.I.R.E Network Clearinghouse with state specific resources for reentry and record improvement.
Orange County Public Defender: Post Conviction Services
Post Conviction Services include a recidivism reduction unity, clean slate application, and other helpful materials for record clearance.
Post-Conviction Relief
Offers possibilities for post-conviction relief including the reduction of criminal charges and specific criminal record improvements targeted to immigrants, veterans, and young people. The site has step-by-step instructions for filling out a petition for dismissal along with the necessary forms. Finally, it includes contact information for the Sonoma County public defender's office if you would like help filing an expungement petition.
Requesting fine/fee reduction or community service
Self-help guide for fine and fee reductions or community service. Includes necessary forms.
Roadmap to Reentry
A California legal guide for people in reentry and their advocates. This resource is highly detailed and cites to specific law. Seek the advice of an attorney to find out if this information applies to your situation.
San Diego County Public Defender: Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start: Comprehensive Criminal Record Relief Program.
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) general information and additional guidance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Alameda County
Clean Slate fact sheet: includes what types of criminal record improvement are feasible, who is eligible for the different types, additional California employment applications, and contact information for the public defender's office.
Criminal Record Improvement - Fresno County
Clean Slate Program site which includes explanations of expungement, juvenile sealing, felony reduction, Proposition 64; how to apply; and contact information. A sex registration page of post-conviction assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Humboldt County
Resources for record clearance, reentry rehabilitation, and official pardons in Humboldt County; and assistance with related fines and fees.
Criminal Record Improvement in Solano County
An instructional packet that includes instructions for expunging criminal records and completing the necessary petitions and information about fee waivers.
Criminal Record Improvement - Lassen County
Instructional packet with a step-by-step guide for record clearance. Helps determine if you’re eligible, obtaining your criminal record, filling out and filing your expungement petition, sample forms/petitions, etc. This resource may include an older version of record clearance forms, use the Lassen Superior Court site for the most up-to-date petition forms: https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/self-help/legal-resources
Criminal Record Improvement - Merced County
Post disposition dismissals and reductions of charges, Proposition 36 information, Certificate of Rehabilitation and pardon, and how to seal an arrest record. The site also includes contact information for all of these services.
Criminal Record Improvement - Monterey County
Includes - petition for dismissal of charges, certificate of rehabilitation and governor’s pardon, petition to seal adult arrest records, prop 64 relief, prop 47 relief
Criminal Record Improvement - Placer, El Dorado, Sierra, Amador, and Calaveras County
This resource includes qualification guidelines for record improvement, how to prepare for the Clean Slate Clinic, additional resources about record clearance, and upcoming clinic information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Sacramento County
Forms for criminal record improvement, explanations of the practicality of expungement, how to apply for a pardon, and information about the certification of rehabilitation and pardon restoration of rights.
Criminal Record Improvement - San Bernardino County
The Clean Slate program includes types of record clearance, how to apply to clear your record with the public defender's office, and contact information for assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Santa Clara County
A Santa Clara County Law Library guide for expunging criminal records in the county; a county site for record improvement and post conviction services; a certificate of rehabilitation and pardon instruction packet; and finally a page with additional information about record clearance and the Santa Clara public defender's office information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Shasta County
Public Defender's page with up-to-date criminal record improvement forms, contact information for the office, and an explainer on expungement and other types of criminal record improvement.
Criminal Record Improvement - Stanislaus County
Clean Slate application request, a Fresh Start (clean slate) program description packet, and proposition 47 information and FAQs.
Criminal Record Improvement - Ventura County
Content about different types of record clearance and their requirements, fresh start (felony expungement) application, misdemeanor expungement application, Proposition 47 explanation and application, and Proposition 64 explanation and application.
Driver's Record Request
Driver's record request form, printing your driver's record, FAQs.
Legal Aid Services of Northern California: Post-Conviction Relief
Criminal record improvement services and information.
National H.I.R.E. Network Clearinghouse
A national H.I.R.E Network Clearinghouse with state specific resources for reentry and record improvement.
Orange County Public Defender: Post Conviction Services
Post Conviction Services include a recidivism reduction unity, clean slate application, and other helpful materials for record clearance.
Post-Conviction Relief
Offers possibilities for post-conviction relief including the reduction of criminal charges and specific criminal record improvements targeted to immigrants, veterans, and young people. The site has step-by-step instructions for filling out a petition for dismissal along with the necessary forms. Finally, it includes contact information for the Sonoma County public defender's office if you would like help filing an expungement petition.
Roadmap to Reentry
A California legal guide for people in reentry and their advocates. This resource is highly detailed and cites to specific law. Seek the advice of an attorney to find out if this information applies to your situation.
San Diego County Public Defender: Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start: Comprehensive Criminal Record Relief Program.
Driver's Record Request
Driver's record request form, printing your driver's record, FAQs.
Legal Aid Services of Northern California: Post-Conviction Relief
Criminal record improvement services and information.
Orange County Public Defender: Post Conviction Services
Post Conviction Services include a recidivism reduction unity, clean slate application, and other helpful materials for record clearance.
Requesting fine/fee reduction or community service
Self-help guide for fine and fee reductions or community service. Includes necessary forms.
Roadmap to Reentry
A California legal guide for people in reentry and their advocates. This resource is highly detailed and cites to specific law. Seek the advice of an attorney to find out if this information applies to your situation.
San Diego County Public Defender: Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start: Comprehensive Criminal Record Relief Program.
Roadmap to Reentry
A California legal guide for people in reentry and their advocates. This resource is highly detailed and cites to specific law. Seek the advice of an attorney to find out if this information applies to your situation.
National H.I.R.E. Network Clearinghouse
A national H.I.R.E Network Clearinghouse with state specific resources for reentry and record improvement.
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) general information and additional guidance.
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) general information and additional guidance.
Driver's Record Request
Driver's record request form, printing your driver's record, FAQs.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) general information and additional guidance.
California absentee ballot request form
Use this short form to request an absentee ballot.
Confidential voter registration via Safe At Home
Safe at Home is a confidential address program. Safe at Home offers a substitute mailing address to receive first class, certified, and registered mail for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and elder or dependent adult abuse, as well as reproductive health care workers and public entity employees who are in fear for their safety.
Criminal Record Improvement - Alameda County
Clean Slate fact sheet: includes what types of criminal record improvement are feasible, who is eligible for the different types, additional California employment applications, and contact information for the public defender's office.
Criminal Record Improvement - Fresno County
Clean Slate Program site which includes explanations of expungement, juvenile sealing, felony reduction, Proposition 64; how to apply; and contact information. A sex registration page of post-conviction assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Humboldt County
Resources for record clearance, reentry rehabilitation, and official pardons in Humboldt County; and assistance with related fines and fees.
Criminal Record Improvement in Solano County
An instructional packet that includes instructions for expunging criminal records and completing the necessary petitions and information about fee waivers.
Criminal Record Improvement - Lassen County
Instructional packet with a step-by-step guide for record clearance. Helps determine if you’re eligible, obtaining your criminal record, filling out and filing your expungement petition, sample forms/petitions, etc. This resource may include an older version of record clearance forms, use the Lassen Superior Court site for the most up-to-date petition forms: https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/self-help/legal-resources
Criminal Record Improvement - Merced County
Post disposition dismissals and reductions of charges, Proposition 36 information, Certificate of Rehabilitation and pardon, and how to seal an arrest record. The site also includes contact information for all of these services.
Criminal Record Improvement - Monterey County
Includes - petition for dismissal of charges, certificate of rehabilitation and governor’s pardon, petition to seal adult arrest records, prop 64 relief, prop 47 relief
Criminal Record Improvement - Placer, El Dorado, Sierra, Amador, and Calaveras County
This resource includes qualification guidelines for record improvement, how to prepare for the Clean Slate Clinic, additional resources about record clearance, and upcoming clinic information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Sacramento County
Forms for criminal record improvement, explanations of the practicality of expungement, how to apply for a pardon, and information about the certification of rehabilitation and pardon restoration of rights.
Criminal Record Improvement - San Bernardino County
The Clean Slate program includes types of record clearance, how to apply to clear your record with the public defender's office, and contact information for assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Santa Clara County
A Santa Clara County Law Library guide for expunging criminal records in the county; a county site for record improvement and post conviction services; a certificate of rehabilitation and pardon instruction packet; and finally a page with additional information about record clearance and the Santa Clara public defender's office information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Shasta County
Public Defender's page with up-to-date criminal record improvement forms, contact information for the office, and an explainer on expungement and other types of criminal record improvement.
Criminal Record Improvement - Stanislaus County
Clean Slate application request, a Fresh Start (clean slate) program description packet, and proposition 47 information and FAQs.
Criminal Record Improvement - Ventura County
Content about different types of record clearance and their requirements, fresh start (felony expungement) application, misdemeanor expungement application, Proposition 47 explanation and application, and Proposition 64 explanation and application.
Driver's Record Request
Driver's record request form, printing your driver's record, FAQs.
Fingerprint Background Checks
Your criminal record may appear on some kinds of background checks. You can use this site to request your California DOJ Record or "RAP Sheet" here. Your FBI record may have additional information if you have convictions outside of California.
Legal Aid Services of Northern California: Post-Conviction Relief
Criminal record improvement services and information.
National H.I.R.E. Network Clearinghouse
A national H.I.R.E Network Clearinghouse with state specific resources for reentry and record improvement.
Orange County Public Defender: Post Conviction Services
Post Conviction Services include a recidivism reduction unity, clean slate application, and other helpful materials for record clearance.
Post-Conviction Relief
Offers possibilities for post-conviction relief including the reduction of criminal charges and specific criminal record improvements targeted to immigrants, veterans, and young people. The site has step-by-step instructions for filling out a petition for dismissal along with the necessary forms. Finally, it includes contact information for the Sonoma County public defender's office if you would like help filing an expungement petition.
Requesting fine/fee reduction or community service
Self-help guide for fine and fee reductions or community service. Includes necessary forms.
Roadmap to Reentry
A California legal guide for people in reentry and their advocates. This resource is highly detailed and cites to specific law. Seek the advice of an attorney to find out if this information applies to your situation.
San Diego County Public Defender: Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start: Comprehensive Criminal Record Relief Program.
Voter Hotlines and Election Offices
Voting rights, how to register to vote, vote by mail, voter hotlines, and election offices.
Voting FAQs
Voter FAQs: vote-by-mail, election day voting, political districts, registering to vote, and additional information.
Voting Rights: Persons with a Prior Felony Conviction
Eligibility requirements for who can register to vote and vote, questions, and how to register to vote.
Voting Rights Restoration
California voting rights restoration for misdemeanor and felony convictions.
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) general information and additional guidance.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
California absentee ballot request form
Use this short form to request an absentee ballot.
Challenge of an FBI Identity History Summary
Is there missing or incorrect info about your federal record?
Cleaning Your Record
This guide only deals with criminal convictions obtained in California.
Clearing a Criminal Record - Sacramento County
From the Sacramento County public defender's office.
Confidential voter registration via Safe At Home
Safe at Home is a confidential address program. Safe at Home offers a substitute mailing address to receive first class, certified, and registered mail for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and elder or dependent adult abuse, as well as reproductive health care workers and public entity employees who are in fear for their safety.
Criminal Record Improvement - Alameda County
Clean Slate fact sheet: includes what types of criminal record improvement are feasible, who is eligible for the different types, additional California employment applications, and contact information for the public defender's office.
Criminal Record Improvement - Fresno County
Clean Slate Program site which includes explanations of expungement, juvenile sealing, felony reduction, Proposition 64; how to apply; and contact information. A sex registration page of post-conviction assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Humboldt County
Resources for record clearance, reentry rehabilitation, and official pardons in Humboldt County; and assistance with related fines and fees.
Criminal Record Improvement in Solano County
An instructional packet that includes instructions for expunging criminal records and completing the necessary petitions and information about fee waivers.
Criminal Record Improvement - Lassen County
Instructional packet with a step-by-step guide for record clearance. Helps determine if you’re eligible, obtaining your criminal record, filling out and filing your expungement petition, sample forms/petitions, etc. This resource may include an older version of record clearance forms, use the Lassen Superior Court site for the most up-to-date petition forms: https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/self-help/legal-resources
Criminal Record Improvement - Merced County
Post disposition dismissals and reductions of charges, Proposition 36 information, Certificate of Rehabilitation and pardon, and how to seal an arrest record. The site also includes contact information for all of these services.
Criminal Record Improvement - Monterey County
Includes - petition for dismissal of charges, certificate of rehabilitation and governor’s pardon, petition to seal adult arrest records, prop 64 relief, prop 47 relief
Criminal Record Improvement - Napa County
Dismissal and Expungement information for Napa County; who is eligible and requirements; contact information for the office; and additional information about Prop 47.
Criminal Record Improvement - Placer, El Dorado, Sierra, Amador, and Calaveras County
This resource includes qualification guidelines for record improvement, how to prepare for the Clean Slate Clinic, additional resources about record clearance, and upcoming clinic information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Sacramento County
Forms for criminal record improvement, explanations of the practicality of expungement, how to apply for a pardon, and information about the certification of rehabilitation and pardon restoration of rights.
Criminal Record Improvement - San Bernardino County
The Clean Slate program includes types of record clearance, how to apply to clear your record with the public defender's office, and contact information for assistance.
Criminal Record Improvement - Santa Clara County
A Santa Clara County Law Library guide for expunging criminal records in the county; a county site for record improvement and post conviction services; a certificate of rehabilitation and pardon instruction packet; and finally a page with additional information about record clearance and the Santa Clara public defender's office information.
Criminal Record Improvement - Shasta County
Public Defender's page with up-to-date criminal record improvement forms, contact information for the office, and an explainer on expungement and other types of criminal record improvement.
Criminal Record Improvement - Stanislaus County
Clean Slate application request, a Fresh Start (clean slate) program description packet, and proposition 47 information and FAQs.
Criminal Record Improvement - Ventura County
Content about different types of record clearance and their requirements, fresh start (felony expungement) application, misdemeanor expungement application, Proposition 47 explanation and application, and Proposition 64 explanation and application.
Driver's Record Request
Driver's record request form, printing your driver's record, FAQs.
Fingerprint Background Checks
Your criminal record may appear on some kinds of background checks. You can use this site to request your California DOJ Record or "RAP Sheet" here. Your FBI record may have additional information if you have convictions outside of California.
Guide to sealing juvenile court records
How to seal away your juvenile record in the courts.
Legal Aid Services of Northern California: Post-Conviction Relief
Criminal record improvement services and information.
National H.I.R.E. Network Clearinghouse
A national H.I.R.E Network Clearinghouse with state specific resources for reentry and record improvement.
Orange County Public Defender: Post Conviction Services
Post Conviction Services include a recidivism reduction unity, clean slate application, and other helpful materials for record clearance.
Post-Conviction Relief
Offers possibilities for post-conviction relief including the reduction of criminal charges and specific criminal record improvements targeted to immigrants, veterans, and young people. The site has step-by-step instructions for filling out a petition for dismissal along with the necessary forms. Finally, it includes contact information for the Sonoma County public defender's office if you would like help filing an expungement petition.
Requesting fine/fee reduction or community service
Self-help guide for fine and fee reductions or community service. Includes necessary forms.
Roadmap to Reentry
A California legal guide for people in reentry and their advocates. This resource is highly detailed and cites to specific law. Seek the advice of an attorney to find out if this information applies to your situation.
San Diego County Public Defender: Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start: Comprehensive Criminal Record Relief Program.
Voter Hotlines and Election Offices
Voting rights, how to register to vote, vote by mail, voter hotlines, and election offices.
Voting FAQs
Voter FAQs: vote-by-mail, election day voting, political districts, registering to vote, and additional information.
Voting Rights: Persons with a Prior Felony Conviction
Eligibility requirements for who can register to vote and vote, questions, and how to register to vote.
Voting Rights Restoration
California voting rights restoration for misdemeanor and felony convictions.