Which arrest records cannot be sealed (under SB 393)?

You do NOT have the right to have your arrest record sealed if your record shows a pattern of arrests or convictions for the following crimes:^[3217]

Domestic violence

Child abuse

Elder abuse

A “pattern” is defined as two or more convictions, or five or more arrests, for separate offenses within a three-year period.^[3218] In addition, if you were arrested for a crime with no statute of limitations (i.e. murder), you cannot have your arrest sealed under SB 393.^[3219]

1. ³²¹⁷

   Cal. Penal Code § 851.91(c)(2)(A)(i). ↑

2. ³²¹⁸

   Cal. Penal Code § 851.91(c)(2)(A)(ii). ↑

3. ³²¹⁹

   Cal. Penal Code § 851.91(a)(2)(B). ↑