Clear My Record
Clear My Record
A free, online application to clear convictions from your San Francisco criminal record.
1 in 4 U.S. adults
has a conviction or arrest history that disqualify them from employment, housing, student loans, and social services
Old, low-level convictions can be reduced or dismissed
➔ Drug possession
➔ Petty theft under $950
➔ Forgery under $950
➔ Bad checks under $950
➔ ...and more!
People with convictions in San Francisco can apply online using any mobile phone or computer.
➔ clearmyrecord.codeforamerica.org
How it works:
Step 1
Someone applies online using Clear My Record
Step 2
Their application is sent to the SF public defender
Step 3
The SF public defender checks their eligibility
Step 4
In 2-4 weeks, the applicant gets a letter in the mail with next steps
Do you know someone who was convicted in San Francisco County?
Refer them to Clear My Record
Here are some ways you can refer people to Clear My Record:
➔ Send them a quick message! Here’s some text you can send.
➔ Share an informational handout! We’ve made a one-pager you can use.
➔ Post or hand out flyers! Print this flyer to share around.
There are around 2 million people who are eligible to clear convictions from their record in California but…
many of them don’t know about it.
Better days ahead
Reduce or dismiss convictions on your criminal record
Take the first step. Apply in 10 minutes.
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Clear My Record is a free, non-profit service from Code for America for people with a criminal record in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties. We are not a law firm and the information on this site is not legal advice.
