Petition for Certificate of Rehabilitaion and Pardon

Ventura Superior Court · Ventura County Local Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form is used by someone with a criminal conviction to ask the court to officially recognize that they have reformed and deserve a second chance, which can help restore their reputation and remove barriers to employment or housing. A person would need this form if they have completed their sentence, stayed out of trouble for a required period of time, and want to clear their criminal record or reduce the consequences of their past conviction.