Pen. Code, § 4852.22 · Chapter 3.5. Procedure for Restoration of Rights and Application for Pardon
Pen. Code, § 4852.22
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except in a case requiring registration pursuant to Section 290, a trial court hearing an application for a certificate of rehabilitation before the applicable period of rehabilitation has elapsed may grant the application if the court, in its discretion, believes relief serves the interests of justice.
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History
Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 721, Sec. 2. (SB 530) Effective January 1, 2014.
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