Proposition 47, adopted by California voters on November 4, 2014, allows persons convicted of most personal use of illegal drugs offenses and theft crimes involving less than $950 to petition the court to have their convictions reduced to a misdemeanor (view or download PC § 1170.18 document).

Sacramento County uses a one-page form (view or download CR-325 petition document) for individuals or their attorneys to file in court and serve a copy on the District Attorney’s Office. The process is simple, fast and effective.

 For more information, contact Ryan Raftery at the Public Defender’s Office, 916.874.5578.