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Information on Filing a Petition to Terminate Sex Offender Registration

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2021

This document provides information about the steps needed to ask a court to consider ending a sex offender registration requirement. It explains eligibility rules and who needs to receive copies of the filing.

The court describes it as: Explains the steps to take to have a court consider whether to terminate a sex offender registration requirement.

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This information sheet is used by someone who is required to register as a sex offender and wants to know the process for asking a court to terminate that registration.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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Common questions

Who needs to receive a copy of my petition?
After filing, you must give copies of the petition and proof of current registration to the law enforcement agency and the district attorney’s office.
Does this apply to juvenile records?
No, this information sheet is only for registration based on convictions in adult criminal court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2021.

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