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"paragraph1.4d": "<a href='https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB731' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>California Senate Bill 731</a>", | ||
"section2": "Using Expunge Assist", | ||
"title2.1": "What is Expunge Assist?", | ||
"paragraph2.1a": "<p>Expunge Assist is a tool that helps people with eligible criminal convictions in California write a declaration letter for expungement or reduction petitions. It serves as a guide that takes you through the writing process step by step. It is a free service provided by <a href='https://www.hackforla.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Hack for LA, </a> a project under the nonprofit <a href='https://www.civictechstructure.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Civic Tech Structure</a>.</p>", | ||
"paragraph2.1b": "Please note that the website does not replace any professional legal advice you receive from a lawyer.", | ||
"paragraph2.1a": "<p>Expunge Assist is a free step-by-step tool that helps individuals with eligible criminal convictions in California write a declaration letter. This is one part of the process in record clearance or expungement.</p><p>This tool is provided for free by <a href='https://www.hackforla.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Hack for LA</a>, a project under the nonprofit <a href='https://www.civictechstructure.org/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Civic Tech Structure</a>.</p>", | ||
"paragraph2.1b": "This is not a replacement for legal advice.", | ||
"title2.2": "How does Expunge Assist protect my privacy?", | ||
"paragraph2.2a": "Expunge Assist does not store or save any of your data. Once you close your browser, your data is cleared. If any person or agencies were to search this site for your data, there would be no data to find. However, once you have downloaded, saved, or copied your letter from our site to another location, it is your responsibility to keep that data secure.", | ||
"paragraph2.2b": "<p>Check our <a href='https://expungeassist.org/privacy-policy' target='_blank' style={{ textDecoration: 'underline' }}>Privacy Policy</a> to learn more.</p>", | ||
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"paragraph2.4a": "<p>Get in touch at <a href='mailto:[email protected]' rel='noreferrer'>[email protected].</a> The laws change often in California, and that could mean some information is outdated in this website. We work to provide correct information, so please let us know if we missed something.</p>", | ||
"paragraph2.4b": "Please note: The information provided here is only a brief overview. We encourage you to speak with a lawyer or legal aid organization to learn about the pathway to expungement for your individual case.", | ||
"title2.5": "What if I have a question about Expunge Assist or the declaration letter generator that has not been answered?", | ||
"paragraph2.5a": "<p>If you have questions specific to Expunge Assist or Hack for LA such as about our site, the declaration letter generator, or operations and partner organizations, please reach out at <a href='mailto:[email protected]' rel='noreferrer'>[email protected].</a>, and we will try our best to answer them.</p>", | ||
"paragraph2.5a": "<p>If you have questions specific to Expunge Assist or Hack for LA such as about our site, the declaration letter generator, or operations and partner organizations, please reach out at <a href='mailto:[email protected]' rel='noreferrer'>[email protected]</a>, and we will try our best to answer them.</p>", | ||
"paragraph2.5b": "If you have a question about the laws or are seeking legal advice for your individual case, then you should contact a lawyer or local legal aid organization.", | ||
"section3": "Updates to California law", | ||
"title3.1": "How does Proposition 47 help me?", | ||
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"paragraph3.1c": "If the court finds that you had a good reason and that your conviction is eligible, it will reduce your conviction to a misdemeanor. In certain cases, your conviction can be dismissed.", | ||
"paragraph3.1d": "<p>Check <a href='https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/clean-your-record/felony-prop47' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>California Courts Record cleaning: Felony convictions and Proposition 47</a> if you are eligible.</p>", | ||
"title3.2": "Do I need to submit a declaration letter under Proposition 47?", | ||
"paragraph3.2a": "Depending on your situation, for example, if you did not satisfy the terms of your probation, or if you had a jail or prison sentence, you may include or attach a declaration letter or supporting documents that your petition is in the interests of justice.", | ||
"paragraph3.2a": "Depending on your situation, for example, if you did not satisfy the terms of your probation, or if you had a jail or prison sentence, you may include or attach a declaration letter or supporting documents that your petition is in the interest of justice.", | ||
"paragraph3.2b": "In this case, a declaration letter, though not required, can help strengthen your case and convince the court.", | ||
"paragraph3.2c": "<p>Check <a href='https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/clean-your-record/felony-prop47' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>California Courts Record cleaning: Felony convictions and Proposition 47</a> if you may attach a declaration letter for your case.</p>", | ||
"title3.3": "How does Proposition 64 help me?", | ||
"paragraph3.3a": "California changed the law for marijuana offenses in 2016, and Proposition 64 changed many marijuana convictions to misdemeanors. These include the sale of marijuana and the possession of marijuana for sale or cultivation.", | ||
"paragraph3.3b": "If you have a conviction from before November 9, 2016, it may be eligible for automatic redesignation to a misdemeanor or even dismissal and sealing. In most cases you do not need to file a petition. If your marijuana conviction has not been cleaned up, you can apply/petition with the court but do not need to submit a declaration letter.", | ||
"paragraph3.3c": "Check <a href='https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/clean-your-record/marijuana-conviction-relief-prop-64' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'>California Courts Marijuana conviction relief (Proposition 64)</a> for more information, eligible offenses, and steps for petition if your conviction has not been cleaned up.", | ||
"title3.4": "How is Proposition 47 different from Proposition 64?", | ||
"paragraph3.4a": "<p>Proposition 47 reduces certain eligible drug or theft felonies to misdemeanors. The deadline for applying for reduction was November 22, 2022, but if the court finds that you have a good reason to miss the deadline, <b>you may still be eligible. Depending on your case, you may want to include a declaration letter in your petition.</b></p>", | ||
"paragraph3.4a": "<p>Proposition 47 reduces certain eligible drug or theft felonies to misdemeanors. The deadline for applying for reduction was November 22, 2022, but if the court finds that you have a good reason to miss the deadline, you may still be eligible. Depending on your case, <b>you may want to include a declaration letter in your petition.</b></p>", | ||
"paragraph3.4b": "<p>Proposition 64 automatically cleans up marijuana-related convictions, either with redesignation to a misdemeanor, or dismissal and sealing. Most eligible cases are reduced or dismissed automatically by the courts. If your conviction has not been cleaned up, you may apply but <b>do not need to submit a declaration letter.</b> There is no time limit for applying for redesignation or dismissal of a conviction.</p>", | ||
"title3.5": "How does Senate Bill 731 help me?", | ||
"paragraph3.5a": "<p>Senate Bill 731 is a law, effective July 1, 2023, that extends automatic conviction expungement from only convictions with probation sentences, where probation was not violated, to other felony convictions if 4 years have passed and you have not been convicted of a new felony offense. If you are eligible for automatic expungement under this law, you <b>do not need to petition or write a declaration letter.</b></p>" | ||
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