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    SB-834
    Justice & Public Safety

    Criminal records: relief.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes automatic criminal record relief after 3 years without new charges or criminal activity.
    • Requires courts to include relief status notes in all local criminal databases.
    • Mandates courts to provide certificates confirming record relief upon request.
    • Allows prosecutors to block relief if it poses a substantial public safety threat.

    Summary

    Senator Durazo's criminal records legislation modifies California's automatic conviction relief system by establishing a three-year inactivity threshold for determining the absence of pending charges and expanding documentation requirements for granted relief.

    The Department of Justice must now conclude there are no pending criminal charges if three years have passed without new activity on an individual's record. When relief is granted, courts must annotate local criminal history databases to indicate the relief status and date of notification. Upon request, courts will provide individuals with certificates confirming their granted relief.

    The bill preserves existing limitations on conviction relief, including continued disclosure requirements for peace officer applications and public offices, maintenance of firearm restrictions, and enforcement of active criminal protective orders. Prosecuting attorneys retain the ability to petition against automatic relief by demonstrating public safety concerns, with courts required to hold hearings within 45 days.

    Local agencies implementing these changes may seek reimbursement through the Commission on State Mandates for any state-mandated costs. The Department of Justice will publish annual statistics on granted and denied relief requests by county through the OpenJustice Web portal, enhancing transparency in the relief process.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB834 Durazo
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Maria Durazo
    Maria DurazoD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 1, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    8109PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes automatic criminal record relief after 3 years without new charges or criminal activity.
    • Requires courts to include relief status notes in all local criminal databases.
    • Mandates courts to provide certificates confirming record relief upon request.
    • Allows prosecutors to block relief if it poses a substantial public safety threat.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Maria Durazo
    Maria DurazoD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Durazo's criminal records legislation modifies California's automatic conviction relief system by establishing a three-year inactivity threshold for determining the absence of pending charges and expanding documentation requirements for granted relief.

    The Department of Justice must now conclude there are no pending criminal charges if three years have passed without new activity on an individual's record. When relief is granted, courts must annotate local criminal history databases to indicate the relief status and date of notification. Upon request, courts will provide individuals with certificates confirming their granted relief.

    The bill preserves existing limitations on conviction relief, including continued disclosure requirements for peace officer applications and public offices, maintenance of firearm restrictions, and enforcement of active criminal protective orders. Prosecuting attorneys retain the ability to petition against automatic relief by demonstrating public safety concerns, with courts required to hold hearings within 45 days.

    Local agencies implementing these changes may seek reimbursement through the Commission on State Mandates for any state-mandated costs. The Department of Justice will publish annual statistics on granted and denied relief requests by county through the OpenJustice Web portal, enhancing transparency in the relief process.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB834 Durazo
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 1, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    8109PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member