California: Adult Convictions (CA-C-11)

Records relating to a conviction for loitering with intent to commit prostitution pursuant to former Cal Pen Code § 653.22, which has been repealed, shall be sealed if the applicant satisfies certain criteria. Cal Pen Code § 653.29(a). The court shall seal the conviction as legally invalid. Cal Pen Code § 653.29(b).

Record Detail(s)

Sex-related offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

Yes, if requested

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

This section applies only to a conviction of violating former Section 653.22. Cal Pen Code § 653.29(b).

Procedure General

The petitioner may file an application before the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction in their case to have the conviction dismissed and sealed because the prior conviction is now legally invalid. For the specific procedure, see Cal Pen Code § 653.29(b).

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The court shall seal the conviction as legally invalid. Cal Pen Code § 653.29(b).

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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