We are no longer accepting applications directly on this website.
Instead contact the Public Defender or legal aid in the county where you have convictions.
Contact the Public Defender or legal aid
The Public Defender or legal aid will be able to provide you with legal advice that will help determine your eligibility.
If you know what happened in your cases, you can read a bit about whether you may be eligible for clearance.
Get a copy of your CA DOJ RAP sheet
Knowing what cases you have on your CA Department of Justice (DOJ) RAP sheet can help you determine which of them are eligible for clearance.
Contact the Public Defender or legal aid
The Public Defender or legal aid in the county where you have convictions will be able to update you on the status of your application.
If the public defender or legal aid has asked you to get documents, you can read about how to:
If you’ve already gotten record clearance you can read a bit about what happens next.
The Public Defender or legal aid in the county where you have convictions will be able to help you start the process.
In about 2-6 weeks, the Public Defender or legal aid will contact you. They’ll tell you what you qualify for and your next steps.
The Public Defender or legal aid will ask the court to grant you criminal record relief and update you with the final decision and official documents.