Today the Judicial Council released all forms related to petitioning for removal from the  California sex offender registry. The forms include the petition form and related instructions as well as forms to be completed by the relevant District Attorney offices and courts.
“The long wait is over. Forms are now available for everyone eligible to petition for removal from the state’s registry,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “Before submitting a petition, it is important to determine whether you are eligible because petitions from individuals who are not eligible will be rejected.”
In addition to being eligible based upon the conviction offense, individuals must wait until their first birthday on or after July 1, 2021 to submit their petition. For example, a person with a July 15 birthday may petition this year, however, a person with a June 15 birthday must wait until next year to petition.
ACSOL leaders Chance Oberstein and Janice Bellucci will conduct a training session regarding the petition forms on July 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. Those who participate in the live training will have an opportunity to ask questions. The training will be recorded and posted on the ACSOL website for later viewing.
Download PDFs of the forms below:
Petition – Instructions – July 2021
Halle-Frickin-Lujah
fortunately my b-day is July 31st, will have 23 years on registry, in past I would literally HATE this month/date, called my local PD & asked if I still needed to register? PD stated yes, PD *police* remembered me & was very cool & non judgmental *thankfully* PD stated I would still need to register even though im able to petition for removal, didn’t understand but I’m like,,,, ok, PD also stated I would need to to do the live scan to check & make sure I don’t have any other pending or past situations *which I dont* PD also stated new to the removal/petitioning process so have patience because PD knew very little, PD also stated after I do the scan & things are OK I just need to go to the court house with paperwork & should take about 3 months,,,,, sooooo let’s see, based in l.a county
We definitely need to keep track of everyone petitioning and their results or else the DA office might exploit this option:
“Community safety would be significantly enhanced by the petitioner’s continued registration”
Great news!
This is only for CA is it not?
Wow! So much to take in. I will most definitely attend your July 8 workshop. This is a little confusing and a lot to absorb. There is no mention, at least that I could find, about “To Be Determined” petitions. In addition, How many copies in all will I need for petition? The way I read this, the courts are not the only one that needs a copy. Proof of Current Registration? Is this the same papers they give to you after you register or yearly-registration – which is our copy they just filled out on us or is there another new document. Moreover, I register with County Sheriff due to where I live, however, I DID register also with local Police Department for only purpose while attending local college. I have stopped attending college, for now, and have notified the local PD and no longer required to register with them since I am no longer attending college. So, my question for this – do I still need to petition PD as stated in 415-INFO, or just Sheriff’s office and the courts. And my last question, for now, is under 415-INFO, section 3 bullet point 2 says: “upon being convicted. . . your minimum required registration period begins. . . released from incarceration OR released from probation” which is it? It was always my understanding, from reading from various sites including DOJ about the tier system, was after released from custody and placed on 290. If their requirement is actually after released from probation; this will make a difference for me – just wondering. Thank you Janice and Chance for all you do for us and keeping us in the loop and for your upcoming workshop and help to us. Daniel
so my b-day is July 31st, I have 23 years on registry, I would literally HATE this month/date. call my local PD *police* & asked if I still need to register, PD stated yes??? I was like ahhhhh ok?? but didn’t know/understand why? PD remembered me from past & was/has been super chill *thankfully* non judgmental, so upon registering PD stated I would need to do live scan to make sure there’s no pending or past situations *I have none* 1 time situation in my life,, after live scan is done I just need to go to court house with paperwork & should take about 3 months, PD stated was new to the d-registration process so please have patience, PD knew very little about, sooooo well see ,,,, L.A county
So good that they did not delay the forms. Looking forward to hearing the stories of the vanguard people who filed their petition and the subsequent results. I won’t be able to file until November.
onward through the fog!
Is it only for California? How about the other states
WTG! ACSOL!
Now it’s on to expanded eligibility. The cases to that end will appear on the horizon by natural means within thy process.
Early August birthday…24+yrs on registry Will be beginning this paperwork soon!
I would get the forms for use when my time comes in a couple of yrs, but they will likely revoke the statute by then. Seems to be the pattern with the registry. Hopefully be offshore before the forms are needed.
Since my birthday is in June and I have been registering since 2004 and my crime is minor enough I’m not even on the Megan’s Law website and I’ve already met the qualifications for a Certificate of Rehabilitation, but was denied in Orange County, of course, I think starting this after one’s birthday on July 1st is bogus.
The law passed in January. How about starting on one’s birthday after January?
I’m going to see if my attorney can get a waiver of that time limit “in the interest of justice”.
Meanwhile, those of you registering in San Francisco or Los Angeles County, and you qualify based on your tier, you’re as good as off.
I am not on the registry and I won’t be but I know around 20 people who are, both men and women and it only seems to serve one purpose and that is to ruin individuals and families. There really needs to be a better system. BTW, one lady from the old neighborhood brags that she’s gotten three men on the registry so far. All three in way trumped up charges. There needs to be a check in the accuser.
Even though I have 2 failure to register charges I’m still fileing my petition
Hmmm I’m not even sure what tier I’m in but I doubt I would be successful with a petition considering I was convicted in a Federal Court. I’m not on Megan’s Law website however and never was. 🙁
Best of luck to you all…
It will be interesting to see how many days, weeks, or months it will be before the very first person is actually released from the obligation of registering. Hopefully, that person will be a contributor to this site so we will know when it happens.
Does this apply to Federal level registrated citizens in California? or just state level?
I have another question, it may have already been asked and answered, however, i have not seen it here yet. . . In “CR-415-INFO” Section #2. ‘Am I eligible. . . You maybe eligible if. . .(bullet point 2) your tier assignment has been determined’ With so many letters, including mine, stating to be determined and no mention that I could find – file anyway, do we have to wait until DOJ decides? Even though, in my opinion only, DOJ had a enough years to determine our tier. Thank you for your help and information
My DOJ letter assigned me to Tier 2 and I am already eligible to petition (more than 20 years).
However, I was not convicted of a Tier 2 offense according to
List of Sex Crimes in Each Tier Under California’s Tiered Registry System
I already thought I was not a Tier 2 and should be a Tier 1. Since I’m eligible to petition either way, does it matter? Should I contest the assigned Tier 2 and insist on a Tier 1 assignment? Maybe it will somehow matter in the future. If I don’t contest it now, the courts may consider it waived in the future, and who knows what future laws are coming?
Also, the directions say to serve the petition on LE where we currently live and register and also where we were convicted. Does it matter if it is served on the Sheriff or PD in either case? Is either all right?
DOJ pdf
20-02-CJIS Senate Bill (SB) 384: Sex Offense Tiering Effective Date January 1, 2021 – 20-02-cjis.pdf