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Instructions for Filling Out a Petition for Dismissal 2025

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The document is an 'Order for Dismissal' issued by the Superior Court of California, detailing the court's decisions regarding petitions for the reduction of felony convictions to misdemeanors and the dismissal of certain convictions under various Penal Code sections. It outlines the conditions under which a petition may be granted or denied, including considerations for victims of human trafficking, and specifies the legal implications of such dismissals on future offenses and obligations.

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When a case is dismissed, is it still on your record in California?

Dismissal does not seal your record, destroy or remove any entries from the court, law enforcement, Department of Justice or DMV. The case, including the conviction will remain public record.

Is dismissal the same as expungement in California?

A 1203.4 dismissal is not an expungement. Although the term expungement is often used, it is misleading, because true expungement does not exist in California.

How do I fill out a petition form?

How-to create a petition: Choose a target. An effective target is a person who has the power to give you what you want. Write the message. Keep this short and sweet. Make a Specific Ask. Ask your target to take a concrete action. Create space for people to sign and fill their information.

What convictions Cannot be expunged in California?

Crimes That Cannot Be Expunged in California Serious felonies, such as , sexual offenses, and other violent crimes, cannot be expunged. If you have been convicted of a crime and served time in state prison, you may find that expungement is not an option.

Will an expungement show on background check in California?

While an expunged conviction will still show up on background checks, it will also show that it has been dismissed, which can improve your chances of employment or housing. Sealing/destroying records, on the other hand, applies to arrests that did not lead to convictions and to certain juvenile records.

What is the new law for expungement in California?

On July 1, 2023, the California legislature passed a Clean Slate Act that automatically seals certain felony records after a specified period of time. Individuals are no longer required to file a motion for this to happen.

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