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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.
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.
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.
A PC 1203.4 petition takes your plea from "Guilty" or "No Contest" and changes it in the court record to "Not Guilty." It then sets aside and dismisses the conviction, changing the court record from "Convicted" to "Case Dismissed." So, it is a "Petition for Dismissal" and not a "Petition for Expungement" as some call ...
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: