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Order for Dismissal

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is used by the court to officially state its decision regarding a request to reduce or dismiss a criminal conviction. It details whether the court grants or denies requests related to reducing felony or misdemeanor charges or dismissing charges entirely.

The court describes it as: States a court's decision about your request to reduce or dismiss a criminal conviction.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a criminal case when a party has filed a petition asking the court to reduce a conviction or dismiss charges.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the court to fill out, and it also includes spaces for the attorney or party's information. It is marked for court use only in parts.
What does this form do?
It records the court's official decision on a petition to dismiss or reduce a criminal conviction. It outlines what the court grants or denies regarding the charges.
Does filing this form involve a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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