Criminal
CR-187: Motion to Vacate Conviction or Sentence
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This form allows someone to ask a court to erase or dismiss a criminal conviction or reduce a sentence they received. People with old convictions use this form when they believe they're now eligible for relief under current laws, such as those who qualify for expungement, resentencing, or other post-conviction remedies.
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Forms that go with CR-187
CR-184RequiredOrder for Dismissal (Military Personnel)The Probation/Supervised Release Order – Standard Conditions sets the baseline supervision requirements that precede and contextualize any additional local conditions imposed via CR-187.›CR-183AttachmentPetition for Dismissal (Military Personnel)The Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order is the primary sentencing document that establishes the probation term to which CR-187's additional local conditions are appended.›MC-030AttachmentDeclarationA general Declaration form (MC-030) is routinely attached to the CR-187 to provide additional factual or evidentiary support under penalty of perjury.›CR-185Often filed with itPetition for Expungement of DNA Profiles and Samples (Pen. Code, § 299)The Probation/Supervised Release Order – Special Conditions is commonly filed alongside CR-187 to capture the full spectrum of individualized conditions ordered by the court beyond standard terms.›CR-186Often filed with itOrder for Expungement of DNA Profiles and Samples (Pen. Code, § 299)The Probation/Supervised Release – Drug Testing Conditions form is frequently issued in tandem with CR-187 when substance-related local conditions are among the additional requirements imposed.›CR-104Often filed with itFindings and Orders for Pretrial Release or DetentionThe Appearance Bond is often processed at the same stage of proceedings and may reference or incorporate supervision conditions that align with those documented in CR-187.›