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What is the new California law to seal records?

Felony Expungement $1,200* (includes a reduction to a misdemeanor when eligible) Sealing of Juvenile or Diversion Records: $3,500. Sealing of Arrest Records under 851.91 PC $1,495. Reduction to Misdemeanor under 17b or Prop 47 $750.

Do felonies go away after 7 years in California?

In California, a felony conviction stays on your record forever if you do not get it expunged. You may be eligible for an expungement if you did not serve time in state prison. You can face serious obstacles until you get the conviction removed from your criminal history.

How do you petition to seal records in California?

California Penal Code 851.91 PC allows you to petition the court to seal your arrest records if you are never charged, your charges get dismissed, or you are acquitted. Once your arrest record gets sealed, the arrest is deemed not to have occurred.

Can you seal your records without a lawyer?

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.

How do you seal records in California?

The Clean Slate law allows you to seal arrest records and dismiss convictions. After your records are sealed or your conviction dismissed, private background check companies should not show arrests or dismissed criminal convictions. There are exceptions.