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Feedback from CA RSOL this morning and a ?

ksteeler
ksteeler
My husband went to the CA RSOL meeting this morning in LA and came back with a lot of useful information and ideas. First, and I'm probably most thankful for this, is that it was concrete facts and events presented by an attorney, rather than the constant rumors and scuttlebutt. Second, he learned which of his problems he could do something about and which he couldn't. And last, but certainly not least, he learned that there are MANY people WAY worse off than he is. Yes, some unfair things have happened and he has some undeserved restrictions, but he has a decent-to-good PO and no one is persecuting him.

Now for my question--- in CA, you can get a certificate of rehabilitation after jumping through certain hoops and 5 years of residency. My husband won't be there that long, but it was suggested to him that it would be worth staying on in CA to get that certificate.

Thoughts, experience, etc?
honestwitness
honestwitness
Thanks for sharing this great feedback, ksteeler. This should encourage others to get involved with their local advocacy groups. Sorry, I have no info or experience in California, though.
ThoughtAsWeak
ThoughtAsWeak
Not sure. I know Brown is more willing to pardon people after they show they can be productive members, but haven't heard of him pardoning any SO's.... And don't know about certificate of rehabilitation.
dbradford
dbradford
I understand it's between 3-5 years residency, some law sites state 'unless it's extenuating circumstances'. Based on the particulars, it is between 7-10 years from the date your 'off paper' , parole or probation.

A couple of law sites I've been eyeing for my own use.

http://sexoffenderissues.blogspot.com/2013/09/ca-sex-offender-registration-pc-290.html#.UjVW8dJHKSo

and

http://congress-courts-legislation.blogspot.com/2012/02/lawyer-declared-rehabilitated-sex.html

http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/92677-ca-chance-oberstein-44342.html

Mr. Oberstein gave a presentation at the recent RSOL Conference in L.A. .

Dave in the Philippines
Dixon73
Dixon73
CA RSOL has excellent info on their web site regarding the COR process.

http://californiarsol.org/faq/ (FAQ)
http://californiarsol.org/2013/04/certificate-of-rehabilitation/ (Roadmap / Tips)

There are several offenses that are not eligible to even apply and / or not eligible for expungement (which is a requirement for terminating registration with a COR). Find them in PC 290.5 and PC 1203.4. No sense raising false hope.

Some Public Defender's offices have packet for relief with a COR. I.e. San Diego (http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/SDCOURT/GENERALINFORMATION/FORMS/CRIMINALFORMS/PKT016.PDF).

Time since release (incarceration, parole, probation, is 10 years (5+5) except in the case of CP I believe where it is 7 (5+2). I believe the State residency requirement is 5 years.

CA RSOL is awesome. Janice B. rocks. She is a true inspiration.