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Information on Filing a Petition to Terminate Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This information sheet explains the process for filing a request to end a juvenile sex offender registration requirement with the court. It provides details on eligibility, required paperwork, and who needs to receive copies of the filing.

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This information is used by someone who is required to register as a sex offender under juvenile court rules and wants to file a petition to end that registration.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is the difference between this form and one for criminal convictions?
This information sheet is only for ending registration based on rules from juvenile court. It does not cover registration that comes from criminal convictions.
What happens after I file the petition?
The court will wait to make a decision until it hears from the law enforcement agency and the district attorney, which may take four months or longer.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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