CA AB2068

Expands eligibility for misdemeanor expungement relief by allowing courts discretionary authority to grant dismissals to defendants not granted probation who have complied with their sentence, are not currently serving time, and are not under criminal charge, after one year from judgment.

Prohibits mandatory expungement relief for misdemeanor convictions of sexual offenses under Penal Code Section 288(c) involving victims aged 14-15 or dependent persons, though courts retain discretion to grant relief in such cases.

Updates cross-references in Penal Code Section 1203.4a by replacing obsolete references to Section 42002.1 of the Vehicle Code with current Section 42001 regarding infractions.

Allows courts to require petitioners to reimburse counties, cities, and courts for dismissal processing costs up to $60 each, with inability to pay not serving as a bar to eligibility.

Requires written petitions and 15 days' notice to the prosecuting attorney for infraction dismissals under this section.