Expunging a Sex-Offense
Some "Sex-Offenses" are Not Eligible for Expungement
The following sex-offenses are NOT EXPUNGEABLE under current California law:
Penal Code section 286, subd. (c)
Penal Code section 288 (all subdivisions)
Penal Code section 288a, subd. (c)
Penal Code section 288.5
Penal Code section 289, subd. (j)
Penal Code section 261.5, subd. (d) (felony only - a misdemeanor is eligible)
To see complete definitions of the above offenses, click here.
If you were convicted of any of the offenses listed above, we cannot help you.
Other sex-offenses are eligible for expungement, but you must meet the following requirements:
1) You must have been granted probation;
2) You must not have been sent to state prison;
3) You must have successfully completed probation;
4) You must not be currently facing criminal charges;
5) You must not be on probation or parole for any offense.
If you meet all five requirements, and were not convicted of one of the above listed offenses, we may be able to expunge your sex-offense conviction. Just fill out our free case evaluation form, and we will promptly review your case within 1 business day and email you a detailed evaluation and exact price for handling your expungement.
An Expungement DOES NOT End Your Duty To Register
Assuming your sex-offense is eligible for expungement (see above), it is important to know that an expungement WILL NOT end your duty to register under Penal Code section 290.
To end your duty to register, you will need an expungement and a certificate of rehabilitation. This is an expensive and long process, but for many people it provides the only way of moving on after a sex-offense conviction.
