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Sample Letter To Judge For Expungement In Santa Clara
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How To Get A Felony Expunged In California Step 1: Get an experienced attorney. Step 2: Get and complete the necessary forms. Step 3: File for expungement. Step 4: Prepare for your hearing by meeting with your attorney. Step 5: Your court hearing. Step 6: What happens next. If the Court grants your petition:
Declaration: Acknowledge the conviction and take responsibility for your actions. Circumstances: Describe the life circumstances at the time of the conviction. Steps Taken: Detail the positive steps you've taken since the conviction. Reasons for Expungement: Explain your goals and why you're applying for expungement.
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.
The best way to find out if this has happened is to go to the Court where your case was at and ask to see the documents. If they do not have them the case was expunged and some private company has the records and provided them when the background check was done.
Ways to Do An Expungement In Santa Clara, the Probation Department and the Superior Court work together on expungement petitions. After an application/petition is filed, the Probation Department drafts a recommendation regarding the outcome of the petitions. The Court will then make a final decision in an order.
The letter should be polite, concise, and professional, emphasizing personal growth and the benefits of expungement. A sample could start with: “Dear Authority, I am requesting the expungement of my record related to case details as I have demonstrated rehabilitation and positive community involvement.”
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:
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.
Although true expungement does not exist in California, there may be options to clean your record depending on your situation. The law related to cleaning your record is complicated. If you ever get stuck, consider getting legal help.
To clear your record, you must file a Record Clearance Application. Read the Santa Clara County Probation Department's page on record clearance . On that page you will find the county's Adult Record Clearance Application. This application asks the court to “take back” your original guilty or nolo contendere plea.
