Santa Clara County — My‑Clean‑Slate

Santa Clara uses a digital‑friendly filing system and accepts mailed or in‑person filings.

Santa Clara County accepts both mailed and in‑person expungement filings. You must complete the correct county forms, include your case details, and file at the appropriate courthouse. A local cover sheet is required. The District Attorney reviews your petition before the court decides.

Eligibility

Standard PC §1203.4 rules apply:

  • Probation completed

  • No open cases

  • Eligible conviction

  • No state prison sentence

How It Works

  1. Complete Santa Clara expungement forms

  2. File at the correct courthouse

  3. Pay fee or submit fee waiver

  4. DA review

  5. Court issues dismissal

Processing time: 8–14 weeks.

Required Forms

  • CR‑180

  • CR‑181

  • FW‑001 (optional)

  • Santa Clara Local Cover Sheet

Related Counties

Where to File

Santa Clara Superior Court 191 North First Street San Jose, CA 95113

County Notes

  • Local cover sheet required

  • DA review mandatory

  • One petition per case

Return Links

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