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Petition preparation for sealing
- CR-409 petition to seal arrest records (PC 851.91)
- CR-180 petition for dismissal (PC 1203.4)
- Supporting declarations and proof of eligibility
- Filing-ready packets for court and DOJ
California petitions to seal arrest and related records
Sealed Records Document Preparation
Discount Court Documents helps clients prepare sealed records documents with practical paralegal support focused on accurate Judicial Council forms, declarations of facts, and clear next steps for court and DOJ filing.
California offers several paths to seal records, including petitions under Penal Code § 851.91 (CR-409) for arrests that did not result in conviction, and § 1203.4 (CR-180) for dismissal after probation. The petition must include specific facts, and supporting documents like declarations or proof of eligibility. An LDA can prepare the forms from the information you provide but cannot give legal advice on eligibility or strategy.
CR-409 / PC 851.91
CR-180 / PC 1203.4
DOJ sealing
Record Sealing PacketsPrepared for court and DOJ filing.Sealed records document preparation organizes CR-409 and CR-180 petitions, declarations of facts, supporting evidence, and filing instructions so the packet is complete for submission to seal arrest or conviction records.
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Clients seeking record clearing
- Individuals with arrests that did not result in conviction
- Those who completed probation and qualify for dismissal
- People needing help preparing the petition and declarations without an attorney
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Filing and clearance readiness
- Complete petition with all required attachments
- Instructions for filing with the court and serving the DA
- A prepared packet to request sealing or destruction of records
Paired services
Related legal document services
When requesting sealed records document preparation, provide the type of record (arrest, conviction, etc.), the case details, and whether you need the CR-409 petition for sealing arrests without conviction, CR-180 for dismissal, or supporting declarations and filing instructions.
Sealed records document preparation that organizes the facts and forms to request that arrest or conviction records be sealed from public view.
Petitions to seal records (PC 851.91 and PC 1203.4), declarations, and filing support for California courts and DOJ
Frequently asked
Sealed Records FAQ
What forms are prepared for a petition to seal records?
Sealed records document preparation can include the CR-409 petition to seal arrest and related records (PC 851.91), the CR-180 petition for dismissal (PC 1203.4), supporting declarations with specific facts, proof of eligibility, and instructions for filing with the court and DOJ.
Can Discount Court Documents prepare CR-409 or CR-180 petitions for sealing records?
Yes. Discount Court Documents prepares the required Judicial Council forms (CR-409, CR-180, etc.) and supporting documents from the facts and case details you provide, for filing to seal arrest or conviction records under California law.
Is this a replacement for an attorney?
No. Discount Court Documents provides legal document preparation and paralegal support. Sealed records petitions involve eligibility rules and court filings that may require an attorney for advice or complex cases. We do not provide legal advice, strategy, or represent clients in court; consult a licensed attorney or court self-help for your situation.
Official references: California arrest record sealing, clean record forms, and court filing guidance
- California Courts Self-Help: CR-409 Petition to Seal Arrest and Related Records form purpose, language versions, and cleaning criminal record instructions
- Judicial Council of California: CR-409-INFO filing instructions for petitions to seal arrest and related records under Penal Code section 851.91
- California Legislative Information: Penal Code section 851.91 arrest and related record sealing eligibility, petition requirements, matter-of-right relief, and interests-of-justice relief
- California Courts Self-Help: clean your criminal record overview, available record relief options, expungement terminology, and court-based cleanup pathways
- California Courts Self-Help: felony and Proposition 47 record cleaning, CR-180 dismissal requests, CR-181 proposed orders, and related record relief forms
- California Courts Self-Help: statewide court form lookup by topic, form number, category, and current form version