Order on Motion to Vacate Conviction or Sentence
Judicial Council of California · Criminal
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Last updated July 10, 2026
This form is used to document a judge's decision on a request to vacate (undo) a criminal conviction or sentence based on grounds such as legal errors, newly discovered evidence, or changes in the law. Defense attorneys, prosecutors, or defendants use this form when seeking to expunge or overturn a conviction to correct injustices or remove criminal records.
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