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Information on Filing a Petition for Dismissal—Incarcerated Individual Hand Crew or Institutional Firehouse Participant

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

This information sheet explains how eligible former inmates can ask the court to dismiss a conviction through a Petition for Dismissal. It details who qualifies and what steps are needed to file the request.

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This information is used by people who were formerly incarcerated and want to ask the court to dismiss a conviction based on specific participation in fire camp or hand crew programs.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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Common questions

Who is eligible to file this petition?
You must have been incarcerated in state prison or county jail and successfully participated in a hand crew or firehouse program. You must also have been released from custody and not be currently charged with an offense.
Do I need to use form CR-430?
Form CR-430 is the form for requesting this relief, but you do not have to use it. However, it helps organize the information for the court.
What if I still owe money from a case?
The law states that the court cannot deny this relief because of unpaid restitution or fines.

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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