Cleaning Up Your Record
If the Public Defender’s office represented you in you criminal case(s) or you represented yourself, the Public Defender’s office may be able to help you. Click here for more information on the Orange County Public Defender’s New Leaf program.
Cleaning up your criminal record
For information on how to clean up your criminal record click here.
Workshops
For SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS to assist with Cleaning Up Your Criminal Record click here.
The NEW LEAF PROGRAM administered by the Orange County Public Defender also provides assistance.
Sealing of Records per Penal Code section 851.8
An adult who is found to be factually innocent may petition the court to have his or her arrest record sealed for three years then subsequently destroyed. Certain restrictions may apply, for more information and forms click here and refer to the form entitled Packet-Petition to Seal and Destroy Arrest Records.
PETITION FOR RELIEF PER PENAL CODE SECTION 1203.4 OR 1203.4a
If you were convicted of a non vehicle code infraction, misdemeanor or a felony and were not sentenced to state prison and you have completed the terms of your sentence you may petition for a dismissal. Certain convictions are not eligible, for more information and forms click here and refer to the form entitled Packet- PC 1203.4 Petition.