Contra Costa County — My‑Clean‑Slate
(2026‑accurate, county‑specific)
Clear your record in Contra Costa County
My‑Clean‑Slate handles the entire process — eligibility, forms, filing, DA service, and court follow‑through — so you can move forward with confidence.
Contra Costa County requires local expungement forms and courthouse‑specific filing steps. You must complete the correct petition, attach your case information, and file at the appropriate Superior Court location. The District Attorney reviews all petitions before the judge makes a decision. Processing times vary by courthouse.
Filing an Expungement in Contra Costa County
Expungement in Contra Costa County follows California Penal Code §1203.4 and requires the correct forms, accurate case information, and filing in the proper county courthouse. Contra Costa accepts both mailed and in‑person filings, and the District Attorney typically reviews petitions before the court makes a decision.
Required Contra Costa County Forms
Contra Costa County uses the standard California expungement forms:
CR‑180 — Petition for Dismissal
CR‑181 — Order for Dismissal
Proof of Service (if serving the District Attorney)
There is no separate local expungement form required in Contra Costa County.
Where to File Your Expungement
Expungement petitions must be filed in the Contra Costa County court where your original case was heard. Your case number and prior paperwork determine the correct courthouse.
If you are unsure which courthouse handled your case, you can look it up using your case number or prior court documents and file in that same location.
Filing Options
Contra Costa County accepts:
In‑person filing at the appropriate courthouse clerk’s office
Mailed filing to the correct courthouse
Contra Costa does not accept:
Online filing
Email filing
Fax filing
District Attorney Review
The Contra Costa County District Attorney generally reviews expungement petitions before the judge makes a decision. This review can affect both timing and outcome.
Processing Time
Most Contra Costa County expungements take:
Around 8–12 weeks from filing
Longer during high‑volume periods
The court will mail the signed order once the judge rules.
Hearings
Hearings in Contra Costa County are not common for expungement petitions. Most cases are decided based on the paperwork alone. A hearing may be scheduled if the court or DA has questions or objections.
After Your Expungement Is Granted
If your petition is granted:
Your conviction is updated to show a dismissal under PC 1203.4
You are released from most penalties and disabilities of the conviction
Background checks will show the case as dismissed
You may legally answer “no” to most conviction questions (with exceptions)
This does not restore firearm rights or seal the record.
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How My‑Clean‑Slate works in Contra Costa County
Eligibility Check — We analyze your record under Contra Costa’s local procedures.
We Prepare Every Form — CR‑180, CR‑181, declarations, and attachments.
We File & Serve — Filing is electronic; DA service required.
Court Follow‑Through — We track hearings and deliver the final order.
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