Expungement - Referral Process

See in-person and telework referral process below:

In-Person Referral Process

A. The OPD Paralegal:

Provides outreach to SSA:
- Regular orientations at SSA district offices (CWES, Mountain View, and Gilroy).
- Print Media – OPD CalWORKs flyers at SSA offices, Reentry Center, and other County organizations.

B. The EC or SW:

Emails direct referrals to the OPD Paralegals, by providing client’s CalWIN case number and client’s contact information.

C. The OPD Paralegal:

Receives referrals from designated and authorized staff.
Screens for eligibility and orders RAP (criminal record document) sheets.
Reviews RAP sheets to identify options for post-conviction relief.
Conducts client intake interviews.
Prepares petitions seeking relief.
Notifies EC directly to confirmed referral received within one week.
Notifies EC directly to confirmed if client no shows or not interested in services within two weeks of the appointment scheduled.

Note: The EC may contact OPD Paralegals directly by calling Sarah Kerr at (408) 299-7025 or Bina Popat at (408) 299-7028 if outcome information is needed immediately.

D. The EC:

Receives referral outcome information and enters Case Comments in CalWIN.

TeleWork Referral Process