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.
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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:
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.
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Asking for a certificate of rehabilitation is akin to asking a significant favor from the criminal justice system and courts of California. In order to obtain one, you must first file a petition to the appropriate county clerk or probation department. If the application is filled out correctly and you meet the requirements, a Superior Court will contact you to put an official hearing on your schedule. If you were convicted of multiple felonies, the Supreme Court of California may also need to weigh in on whether or not a COR is possible.
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Our Murrieta criminal defense attorneys at Hanson, Gorian, Bradford & Hanich can assist you every step of the way when you are petitioning for a certificate of rehabilitation. We make it our goal to ensure that our clients understand every nuance of their case to maximize their chances of success. This is just one of many characteristics and qualities of our law firm that sets us apart from all the rest.
