Section 4852.12 Of Chapter 3.5. Procedure For Restoration Of Rights And Application For Pardon From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.5.
4852.12
. (a) In a proceeding for the ascertainment and declaration
of the fact of rehabilitation under this chapter, the court, upon the
filing of the application for petition of rehabilitation, may
request from the district attorney an investigation of the residence
of the petitioner, the criminal record of the petitioner as shown by
the records of the Department of Justice, any representation made to
the court by the applicant, the conduct of the petitioner during the
period of rehabilitation, including all matters mentioned in Section
4852.11, and any other information the court deems necessary in
making its determination. The district attorney shall, upon request
of the court, provide the court with a full and complete report of
the investigations.
(b) In any proceeding for the ascertainment and declaration of the
fact of rehabilitation under this chapter of a person convicted of a
crime the accusatory pleading of which has been dismissed pursuant
to Section 1203.4, the district attorney, upon request of the court,
shall deliver to the court the criminal record of petitioner as shown
by the records of the Department of Justice. The district attorney
may investigate any representation made to the court by petitioner
and may file with the court a report of the investigation including
all matters known to the district attorney relating to the conduct of
the petitioner, the place and duration of residence of the
petitioner during the period of rehabilitation, and all known
violations of law committed by the petitioner.