Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Sealing a misdemeanor

How long does a misdemeanor stay on a person's record in the state of California and can it be sealed?


Asked on 7/04/00, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: Sealing a misdemeanor

It may last for life, or the life of the record-keeping system being used. Sealing is only available for a juvenile crime. Expungement is available for most misdemeanors after the probation or jail sentence is served.

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Answered on 9/07/00, 3:17 pm


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