Dismissal under 1203.4
If you completed probation, or were granted early termination, you can generally ask the court to withdraw your plea and dismiss the case under Penal Code section 1203.4. Some offenses are excluded.
Record clearance · California
An old conviction
holding you back?
A past conviction can follow you into job applications, housing and licensing. California offers several ways to clear or reduce a record, and some relief now happens automatically. An independent attorney checks which option fits your case.
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The essentials
What matters for clearing a record?
Prop 47 reductions
Certain drug and theft felonies from before November 2014 can be reduced to misdemeanors under Proposition 47 if they would be misdemeanors under current law.
Clean Slate relief
California's Clean Slate laws provide automatic relief for many eligible arrests and convictions. Automatic relief does not cover every case, and you can still petition the court yourself.
What dismissal does not do
A dismissal does not erase the record entirely. It may still have to be disclosed for some government jobs and licenses, and it does not restore firearm rights or end sex offender registration.
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What you can have
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You don’t need to upload anything in the form. These documents can help later:
- Case numbers, the county and the year of each conviction
- Proof that you completed probation, fines and any required programs
- Your criminal history record from the California DOJ, if you have it
Record clearance under state law does not always remove immigration consequences. Mention it if you are not a US citizen. An enquiry does not stop any deadline.
You may still be wondering …
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Do I need to disclose a dismissed conviction to an employer?
In general, most private employers in California cannot ask about or consider a conviction that was dismissed under 1203.4. Exceptions apply, for example for some government jobs and state licenses.
Was my record already cleared automatically?
Maybe. You can check your record with the California Department of Justice or with the court. An attorney can help you read it and decide whether a petition still makes sense.
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What happens after I send my request?
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