SACRAMENTO COUNTY — My-Clean-Slate
Clear your record in Sacramento County Serving Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, and all county courts.
Sacramento County requires county‑specific expungement forms and courthouse‑specific filing rules. You must complete the correct petition, include your case details, and file at the proper location. The District Attorney reviews your petition before the court decides.
ELIGIBILITY
Sacramento 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 Sacramento programs
Sacramento Notes
Sacramento requires proof of completion for probation, classes, and fine
DA objections are moderate
Felony reductions (17(b)) are granted with strong supporting evidence
DUI expungements allowed but do not restore driving privileges
Required Sacramento County Forms
Sacramento County requires the following forms for an expungement petition:
CR‑180 — Petition for Dismissal
CR‑181 — Order for Dismissal
Sacramento County Local Cover Sheet (required)
Proof of Service (if serving the District Attorney)
Using the wrong forms or missing the local cover sheet can delay or reject your filing.
Filing an Expungement in Sacramento County
Expungement in Sacramento County follows California Penal Code §1203.4 and requires the correct county forms,
accurate case information, and filing at the proper courthouse. Sacramento accepts both mailed and in-person filings
and every petition is reviewed by the District Attorney before the court makes a decision.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
We prepare all filings
We file with the correct courthouse
DA review
Judge ruling
You receive your signed order
Where to File Your Expungement
All Sacramento County expungement petitions are filed at:
Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse 720 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento does not accept expungement filings at other courthouse locations.
Filing Options
Sacramento County accepts:
In‑person filing at the clerk’s office
Mailed filing to the courthouse
Drop‑box filing (availability varies)
Sacramento does not accept:
Online filing
Email filing
Fax filing
District Attorney Review
The Sacramento County District Attorney reviews every expungement petition
before the court issues a decision. This review is mandatory and can affect processing time.
Processing Time
Most Sacramento County expungements take:
8–12 weeks on average
Up to 14–16 weeks during high‑volume periods
The court will mail the signed order once the judge makes a decision.
Hearings
Sacramento County rarely requires a hearing for expungement petitions. Most cases are decided based
on the paperwork alone. A hearing may be scheduled only if the court needs additional information.
After Your Expungement Is Granted
If the court grants your petition:
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.
FILING FEES
$120 filing fee
Fee waivers available
No fee for PC 1203.4a infractions
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MY-CLEAN-SLATE WORKFLOW
“Sacramento uses local forms like San Mateo, but with different processing timelines.”
Pull Sacramento case data
Prepare petitions
File with correct courthouse
Monitor DA review
Track judge ruling
Deliver signed order