RIVERSIDE COUNTY — My-Clean-Slate
Clear your record in Riverside County Serving Riverside, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Indio, Banning, and all county courts.
Riverside County requires county‑specific expungement forms and a complete case history. You must file at the correct courthouse and follow local submission rules. The District Attorney reviews your petition before the court issues a dismissal. Processing times vary across Riverside County.
ELIGIBILITY
Riverside follows PC §§ 1203.4, 1203.4a, 1203.41, and 17(b). You may qualify if:
Probation is completed
No open cases or warrants
Restitution is paid
Conviction is eligible under CA law
You completed required Riverside programs
Riverside Notes (2026):
Riverside requires strict documentation for completion of probation and classes
DA objections are more common than average
Felony reductions (17(b)) are granted but require strong evidence
DUI expungements allowed but do not restore driving privileges
Filing an Expungement in Riverside County
Expungement in Riverside County follows California Penal Code §1203.4 and requires the correct forms, accurate case information, and filing at the proper courthouse. Riverside accepts both mailed and in‑person filings, and the District Attorney reviews every petition before the court makes a decision.
Required Riverside County Forms
Riverside 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)
Riverside does not require any local county‑specific expungement forms.
Where to File Your Expungement
All Riverside County expungement petitions are filed at:
Riverside County Superior Court – Criminal Division 4100 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501
This is the correct filing location for all Riverside expungement petitions.
Filing Options
Riverside County accepts:
In‑person filing at the clerk’s office
Mailed filing to the courthouse
Riverside does not accept:
Online filing
Email filing
Fax filing
District Attorney Review
The Riverside County District Attorney reviews every expungement petition before the judge makes a decision. This review is mandatory and can affect processing time.
Processing Time
Most Riverside County expungements take:
8–12 weeks on average
Up to 14 weeks during high‑volume periods
The court will mail the signed order once the judge rules.
Hearings
Hearings in Riverside County are rare. Most petitions are decided on the paperwork alone. A hearing may be scheduled only if the court or DA requests additional information.
After Your Expungement Is Granted
If approved:
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.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
We prepare all filings
We file with the correct courthouse
DA review
Judge ruling
You receive your signed order
COURTHOUSES
Riverside Hall of Justice
Banning Justice Center
Indio Larson Justice Center
Murrieta Southwest Justice Center
Blythe Court
FILING FEES
$120 filing fee
Fee waivers available
No fee for PC 1203.4a infractions
LOCAL PROCEDURAL NOTES
Processing time: 12–18 weeks
DA objections: moderate to high
Hearings: occasional
Proof of completion required
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MY-CLEAN-SLATE WORKFLOW
Pull Riverside case data
Prepare petitions
File with correct courthouse
Monitor DA review
Track judge ruling
Deliver signed order