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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the CR-409 in the editor.
Begin by entering your personal information in the 'Your Information' section. Fill in your name, date of birth, and address accurately.
Next, provide the details of the court where you are filing this petition, including the court's name and mailing address if applicable.
If a criminal complaint was filed against you, include the trial court case number and case name. If not applicable, skip this step.
In the 'Information About Your Case' section, input the date of arrest and details about where it occurred. Include law enforcement agency information and any available report numbers.
Complete any additional information regarding offenses or charges related to your arrest as required.
Finally, select whether you are entitled to have your arrest sealed as a matter of right or if you are requesting it in the interests of justice. Provide any necessary explanations.
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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.
How to file CR 409?
Service by mail: Mail a copy of the petition to the prosecuting attorneys office and to the law enforcement agency. You may mail the petition by first-class mail or by certified mail with a return receipt requested. office and the law enforcement agency to see if they accept electronic service.
What is the new law in California SB 731?
Senate Bill 731 marked a paradigm shift in Californias approach to conviction sealing. Unlike expungement, which left a visible record, SB 731 allows eligible individuals to have their convictions sealed, effectively making them invisible to the general public, employers, landlords, and most licensing agencies.
What is the new law for sealing criminal records in California?
Californias Clean Slate Act, or AB 1076 or penal code 1076, automatically seals some arrest records and dismisses some criminal convictions. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2019, started on Jan 1, 2021. People who qualify for this relief do not need to do anything to clear their records.
What crimes cannot be expunged 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.
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CR-409 Petition to Seal Arrest and Related Records (Pen
Jan 1, 2024 Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. Fill in the name and street address of the court that you are filing the petition in: Superior Court
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