Petition for Dismissal

Judicial Council of California · Criminal

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form petitions the court to dismiss and expunge an old criminal conviction or arrest record under Penal Code 1203.4, clearing it from the person's official record. Anyone who has completed probation or their sentence for a misdemeanor or felony conviction and wants to expunge or clear that old conviction from their record uses this petition.