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CR-180 [Rev. January 1, 2019]
PETITION FOR DISMISSAL
CASE NUMBER:
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v. DEFENDANT:
CR-180
4.
Misdemeanor conviction under Penal Code section 647(b) (Pen. Code, § 1203.49)
should be granted relief in the interests of justice. (Please note: You may explain why granting a dismissal would
be in the interests of justice. You can provide that information by writing in the space below or by attaching a letter
or other relevant documents. If you need more space for your writing, you can use the Attached Declaration (form
MC-031) and attach it to this petition.)
has lived an honest and upright life since pronouncement of judgment and conformed to and obeyed the laws of
the land; or
Probation was not granted; more than one year has elapsed since the date of pronouncement of judgment. Petitioner has
complied with the sentence of the court and is not serving a sentence for any offense or under charge of commission of any
crime; and the petitioner (check one):
a.
b.
3.
Misdemeanor or infraction with sentence other than probation (Pen. Code, § 1203.4a)
Petitioner has completed a term of probation for a conviction under Penal Code section 647(b) and should be granted relief
because the petitioner can establish by clear and convincing evidence that the conviction was the result of his or her status
as a victim of human trafficking.
(Please note: You may provide evidence that the conviction was the result of your status as a victim of human trafficking.
You can provide that information by writing in the space below or by attaching a letter or other relevant documents. If you
need more space for your writing, you can use the Attached Declaration (form MC-031) and attach it to this petition.)
Felony county jail sentence under Penal Code section 1170(h)(5) (Pen. Code, § 1203.41)
(Please note: You may explain why granting a dismissal would be in the interests of justice. You can provide that
information by writing in the space below or by attaching a letter or other relevant documents. If you need more
space for your writing, you can use the Attached Declaration (form MC-031) and attach it to this petition.)
Petitioner is not under supervision under Penal Code section 1170(h)(5)(B); is not serving a sentence for, on probation for, or
charged with the commission of any offense; and should be granted relief in the interests of justice, and (check one)
more than one year has elapsed since petitioner completed the felony county jail sentence with a period of
mandatory supervision imposed under Penal Code section 1170(h)(5)(B); or
more than two years have elapsed since petitioner completed the felony county jail sentence without a period of
mandatory supervision imposed under Penal Code section 1170(h)(5)(A).
a.
b.
5.
Write your full name as shown in your case file
Write your Case Number
O
Check box #3 only if you were convicted of a misdemeanor or infraction and not granted probation
and check a or b, as applicable.
Check box #4 only if you have clear and convincing evidence that your conviction for solicitation or
prostitution was the result of your status
as a victim of human trafficking.
O
O
Check box #5 only if you served a felony county jail sentence under PC 1170(h)(5).
If you were sentenced to county jail with mandatory supervision and more than a year has
elapsed since you completed your sentence, then check "a."
If you were sentence to county jail without mandatory supervision and more than two years
have elapsed since you completed your sentence, then check "b."
You may complete a declaration (form MC-031) where you explain why granting a dismissal
would be in the interests of justice. Please see attached Sample Declaration. You may also
include letters of reference, certificates of completion or any other relevant documents that
support your request for a dismissal.