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

  1. We prepare all filings

  2. We file with the correct courthouse

  3. DA review

  4. Judge ruling

  5. 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