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California does not have a true expungement process. A "true" expungement seals arrest and conviction records. Dismissal under PC 1203.4 - external link does not seal the arrest or conviction. The case will still show up on a background check, but it will show up as dismissed.
How To Get A Felony Expunged In California Step 1: Get an experienced attorney. Step 2: Get and complete the necessary forms. Step 3: File for expungement. Step 4: Prepare for your hearing by meeting with your attorney. Step 5: Your court hearing. Step 6: What happens next. If the Court grants your petition:
Summary The proposed revisions to the Petition for Dismissal (form CR-180) and Order for Dismissal (form CR-181) add a basis for dismissal to the petition and an advisement to the order to indicate that dismissals under Penal Code section 1203.4 do not restore a defendant's ability to hold public office.
Many people think there is a "waiting period" for expungement. This only applies to convictions with NO probation; (often called a "terminal disposition" by criminal lawyers) then you must wait one year from the conviction to expunge the case.
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Driver's license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
How to legally change your name in CA via court order. If you want to change your name for any reason other than getting married or divorced, you'll need to go through the legal name change court order process. This process requires filling out and filing paperwork with your county court.
Change your legal name Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name. The process generally takes up to 3 months.