California Penal Code 1203.4 – Darren Chaker on Expungement and Record Sealing

Guide to California Expungement by Darren Chaker

13 March 202613 July 2025 by Darren Chaker

Infographic timeline of key California record sealing and expungement laws, from Penal Code 1203.4 to SB 731. A visual guide for understanding criminal record clearing in California, researched by Darren Chaker.

The California Clean Slate Act

13 March 20269 March 2025 by Darren Chaker

A comprehensive report by Darren Chaker on the Clean Slate Act, detailing its implications and background reports.

California’s Clean Slate Act: Record Sealing and Expungement by Darren Chaker Record sealing and expungement are now automated as Darren Chaker points out. California’s Clean Slate Act (AB 1076) is a groundbreaking law designed to provide criminal record relief to individuals who have completed their sentences and demonstrated rehabilitation. AB 1076, which took effect on … Read more

New California Expungement Laws – 7 Benefits

6 February 2024 by Darren Chaker

darren chaker reviews new california expungement record sealing law

New Laws for California Expungement and Record Sealing by Darren Chaker Recent changes to California expungement laws now require record sealing which will impact over 8,000,000 people who have a criminal record in California. Public Defenders across California now have services to people who cannot afford record sealing, says legal researcher Darren Chaker. Contact an … Read more