Get local criminal history reports from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. If you need a local criminal history longer than seven (7) years, request a report from the State of California Department of Justice.
Electronic filing (e-Filing) for unlimited, limited, complex civil, unlawful detainers and small claims cases will start as optional with the anticipation of e-Filing being mandated for attorneys and represented parties effective September 1, 2021, unless there is an exemption.
The City of San Diego has a Public Records Portal (NextRequest) that allows anyone to submit a request, correspond with City staff, and track requests online.
The DOJ is required by law to record summary arrest, detention, disposition, and personal identification information when submitted by a law enforcement agency or court of this state. The record retention policy of the Department is to maintain criminal history information until the subject reaches 100 years of age.
To expunge your criminal records under CPC 1203.4, you need to take the following four steps: Hire an Attorney. The expungement process is complex and paperwork-heavy. Fill Out the Required Forms. A criminal defense attorney knows which forms to use. File for Expungement. Prepare for Your Expungement Hearing.
To obtain certified records you must submit a subpoena (CR-125) or court order which includes the following: Subject's name and identifying information (i.e.: date of birth, driver's license number, CII number, FBI number, etc.);
To obtain a copy of your local criminal history record, a Service Request Form must be submitted to the San Diego County Sheriff's Records & ID Division.
Purge means to destroy, blot out, strike out, or efface so that no trace remains. Expunge is a synonym.
To permanently remove a document or folder and all of its data so that it cannot be undeleted, you must purge it. A document or folder must first be deleted before it can be purged. Important! Purged documents and folders cannot be restored except by restoring the entire vault from backup.
Sealing is a prohibition on dissemination except to the record's subject or pursuant to a court order, whereas purging is destruction of a record or elimination of the name on the record.