California AB704 allows eligible individuals to petition for sealing and destruction of arrest and conviction records for certain offenses.

California AB704 introduces a process for individuals arrested or convicted of eligible offenses before age 26 to petition for sealing and destruction of their records. Eligible offenses include those where the statute of limitations has expired, the charge was dismissed, the charge cannot be refiled, or the conviction was vacated. The court may grant sealing and destruction relief if it finds it in the best interest of justice. The court must notify the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to delete related records.

California AB704 allows eligible individuals to petition for sealing and destruction of arrest and conviction records for certain offenses.

California AB704 introduces a process for individuals arrested or convicted of eligible offenses before age 26 to petition for sealing and destruction of their records. Eligible offenses include those where the statute of limitations has expired, the charge was dismissed, the charge cannot be refiled, or the conviction was vacated. The court may grant sealing and destruction relief if it finds it in the best interest of justice. The court must notify the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to delete related records.