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Order for Dismissal (Military Personnel)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 22, 2019

This form is used by a court to officially decide on requests made by a defendant, especially military personnel, to change or remove a criminal conviction. It records the court's decision regarding these requests.

The court describes it as: States a court's decision about a request to reduce or dismiss a criminal conviction for former or current military personnel.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in criminal cases when a defendant asks the court to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor, dismiss charges, or otherwise change the outcome of a conviction.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for court use only, meaning the judge or court staff completes it. It records the court's final decision.
What kind of case is this for?
This form is used in criminal cases involving military personnel.
Does this form decide if a person is free from all penalties?
The form contains sections detailing what the court orders regarding penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 22, 2019.

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