CA SB834

Requires the Department of Justice to conclude there are no pending criminal charges if at least 3 years have elapsed with no new activity on a record, allowing more people to qualify for automatic conviction record relief

Mandates courts to include notes in local criminal databases and any local summary criminal history information indicating when relief has been granted and the date the court received notice from the Department of Justice

Requires courts to provide a certificate of disposition upon request from individuals granted relief, confirming the court's receipt of notification and compliance with the automatic relief grant

Maintains existing eligibility criteria for automatic conviction relief, including completion of probation, sentences, or supervision periods, and not being required to register as a sex offender

Creates a state-mandated local program by placing additional duties on court staff, with reimbursement provisions if costs are determined by the Commission on State Mandates