CA SB1045

Allows persons whose convictions have been set aside and dismissed under Penal Code Sections 1203.4, 1203.4a, 1203.41, or 1203.42 to petition the court to seal their arrest and related records.

Requires petitions to seal records to be verified, filed at least 15 days before hearing, and served on the prosecuting attorney and law enforcement agency that made the arrest.

Establishes that petitioners are entitled to have records sealed as a matter of right, except for certain domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse cases where sealing requires showing it serves the interests of justice.

Requires courts to furnish a disposition report to the Department of Justice and issue a written ruling stating the arrest is deemed not to have occurred, with specified exceptions including disclosure requirements for public office, peace officer employment, and state licensure.

Imposes state-mandated local program duties on law enforcement agencies to seal arrest records, with reimbursement to be made pursuant to Government Code Part 7 if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are incurred.