San Mateo County — My‑Clean‑Slate
San Mateo County applies California Penal Code §1203.4 using its own Superior Court filing rules, local forms, and county‑specific processing timelines. This page gives you the exact requirements for filing an expungement in San Mateo.
San Mateo County requires county‑specific expungement forms and a local cover sheet. You must file at the correct courthouse and follow local submission rules. After filing, the District Attorney reviews your petition before the court issues a decision.
Who Qualifies in San Mateo County
You may qualify if:
You completed probation (or had it terminated early)
You have no open cases
Your conviction is eligible under PC §1203.4
You were not sentenced to state prison
You did not commit a disqualifying probation violation
San Mateo is known for moderate DA review and predictable processing when forms are correct.
How Expungement Works in
San Mateo County
San Mateo uses a hybrid filing system (in‑person or by mail):
Gather your case number(s)
Complete San Mateo‑specific expungement forms
File at the correct courthouse
Pay the filing fee or submit a fee waiver
DA reviews your petition
Court issues the dismissal order
Processing time: 8–12 weeks.
Required Forms
“Unlike Los Angeles County, San Mateo uses a hybrid filing system instead of district‑specific rules.”
CR‑180 (Petition)
CR‑181 (Order)
FW‑001 (Fee Waiver, optional)
San Mateo Local Cover Sheet (required)
Where to File
San Mateo County Superior Court Hall of Justice & Records 400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063
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San Mateo County Filing Notes
Local cover sheet is required
One petition per case number
DA review is mandatory
Fee waiver strongly recommended if eligible
What You Get
Your San Mateo County expungement packet includes:
All county‑specific forms
All fields pre‑filled
Step‑by‑step filing instructions
Fee waiver (if needed)
Court‑ready PDF packet
Return Links
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