Motion to Vacate Conviction or Sentence
Judicial Council of California · Criminal
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Last updated August 1, 2026
This form allows someone to ask a court to erase or dismiss a criminal conviction or reduce a sentence they received. People with old convictions use this form when they believe they're now eligible for relief under current laws, such as those who qualify for expungement, resentencing, or other post-conviction remedies.
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