This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Dear Your Honor, I am writing to formally request the expungement of my criminal conviction from YEAR for OFFENSE. I fully take responsibility for my past mistakes and deeply regret the impact they caused on others and my life.
There is a new law in California that went into effect in 2023 called the California Clean Slate Act (SB 731). Under the Clean Slate Act, authorities will automatically expunge – or dismiss – certain arrests and criminal convictions.
I am writing to formally request the expungement of my criminal conviction from YEAR for OFFENSE. I fully take responsibility for my past mistakes and deeply regret the impact they caused on others and my life.
Follow the order of this format, leaving a space in between each section: Your Information (first thing that goes on the inside of the letter) Name. The Date. The Judge's Information. Honorable Judge First Name Last Name. What the Letter Is Going to Address. Salutation. Body. Signature.
For better or worse, the fact is that in the state of New York, you cannot expunge your criminal record. A record that is "expunged" is permanently erased. However, you can "seal" your criminal record in New York, which means it will become invisible to the public.
Instructions for writing the letters: Introduction: Write the date. First Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): Introduce yourself to the judge. Second Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): What are the positive character traits of the person who is trying to clear their record? ... Third Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences). Closing:
Yes. You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition. However, the process of expunging a criminal record can be challenging.
You just need to meet the basic eligibility requirements. That means if you complete your waiting periods without getting a new conviction, complete your community supervision, and don't have any pending charges, then sealing under Clean Slate will happen automatically. No application will be necessary.
With an expungement, records are completely destroyed. Except for some marijuana offenses, New York law does not provide for the “expungement” of criminal records. Instead, New York uses a process known as “sealing.” Under New York's sealing system, the record still exists but is hidden from the public.