File a 17b to get felony reduced to a misdemeanor and file a 1203.4 petition for a dismissal. Request early release from probation and file a petition to have the conviction reduced to a misdemeanor and dismissedįile a 1203.3 to have probation terminate early. You were convicted of a felony “wobbler” and are still on probation You were convicted of a misdemeanor but were not placed on probation You were convicted of a misdemeanor and have successfully completed probationįile a petition to have the conviction dismissed Request early termination of Probation and file petition to have the conviction dismissedįile a 1203.3 petition to have probation terminated early and a 1203.4 petition for a dismissal. You were convicted of a misdemeanor and are still on probation You were arrested but charges were never filedįile a petition for 851.8 Finding of factual innocence Modification of Sentence from 365 Days to 364 Days We offer the following 'New Leaf' services: You may also request a packet be mailed to you by making a request by email or by calling (657) 251-6090 or toll free (866) 634-6224 during regular business hours If you were represented by the Alternate Public Defender, you may contact the New Leaf Paralegal at Alternate Defenders: (657) 251-6730. You may mail or bring the completed packets into the Main Office. Gather additional needed documentation such as letters of reference and certificates. Download the application packets, fill them out as completely as possible, including the financial statement. You can obtain the documents necessary to begin the process by clicking on the buttons on this page for the type of relief you are seeking. In addition, if you are a Veteran who acquired a criminal record due to a mental health disorder stemming from service in the United States military and you have successfully participated in court-ordered treatment and services to address the sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, or mental health problems stemming from military service you may qualify for early termination of probation and ultimately a dismissal of the charges.Ī paralegal is available at the Orange County Public Defender's Main Office located at 801 Civic Center Drive West, Suite 400 in Santa Ana to assist you in getting the process started. Also, Orange County residents who have completed a term in prison may be eligible for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Other convictions may be reduced from felony to misdemeanor status in certain situations. Some convictions can be modified on your record so that when you apply for most jobs, you can legally indicate that you were not convicted of that crime. If you've been convicted of a crime you may be eligible for relief through a relatively simple legal process. The Orange County Public Defender 'New Leaf Program' assists those who are seeking a fresh start and improved opportunities for employment, professional licensing or consumer credit.

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