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
Complete Santa Clara expungement forms
File at the correct courthouse
Pay fee or submit fee waiver
DA review
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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