Certificate of Rehabilitation in CA
Murrieta Expungement Attorneys – (951) 506-6654
People who have been convicted of serious crimes often struggle to maintain
a social life and professional career after serving all sentencing requirements.
In California, a certificate of rehabilitation can be sought to help restore
a convicted individual’s good name and show the world that he or
she has “learned from their mistakes.” Hanson, Gorian, Bradford
& Hanich strongly believes in doing everything possible to help the
people of our communities move on after a conviction and enjoy life again.
If you need help filing for a certificate of rehabilitation, please do
not hesitate to
contact our Murrieta criminal defense lawyers with your questions.
We also serve criminal defense clients in Murrieta and more. Call (951) 506-6654
to see if we can handle your expungement case.
How a Certificate of Rehabilitation Works
You can request a certificate of rehabilitation (COR) in California after
you have been convicted of certain felonies and some misdemeanor
sex crimes. A COR is not actually an expungement that takes the conviction off the
petitioner’s record, nor is it a formal pardon. It is merely an
official statement from California’s criminal justice system that
states the individual is no longer likely to recommit the same crime for
which he or she was convicted in the past, and that this likelihood is
backed by a history of good behavior, conscious efforts, and a complete
absence from any criminal activity.
There are three categories convictions that could use a certificate of
rehabilitation:
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Serious felonies, often involving violence: The petitioner must have not participated in any crime for at least 9 years.
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Most misdemeanor sex crimes that included convicted sex offender registration: The petitioner must have met sex offender registration requirements and
been free of any criminal activity for at least 10 years. An approved
COR in this circumstance
does not automatically remove the petitioner from sex offender lists in California.
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Most other crimes eligible for COR: The petitioner must have not been involved in any sort of criminal act
for at least 7 years.
Additionally, California will only grant a COR to people who have lived
in the state for five or more years continuously. This residency requirement
can be extended at discretion based on the severity or numerousness of
the convictions.
Talk about your case with our team for free. Call (951) 506-6654 to ask
for a free initial consultation.