Certificate of Identity Theft: Judicial Finding of Factual Innocence

Judicial Council of California · Criminal

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form documents a court's official finding that a person is not responsible for crimes committed by someone using their identity, and it can be used to expunge or clear those false criminal records. Crime victims use this form to prove their innocence and remove the fraudulent charges from their criminal history so they can pass background checks and restore their reputation.