If so, this petition may be unnecessary, but there may be additional benefits to filing it with the court, including felony reduction under Penal Code section 17(b).
Section 1203.4: felony or misdemeanor with probation granted.
Section 1203.4a: misdemeanor or infraction with sentence other than probation.
Section 1203.43: deferred entry of judgment.
Section 1203.49: misdemeanor conviction under Penal Code section 647(b).
Interests of justice: you may explain why granting a dismissal would be in the interests of justice, in writing or by attaching a letter or other relevant documents.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | CR-180 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 129 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 22 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2024 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Who signs | The petitioner or attorney |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | CR-180, CR180, CR 180, Form CR-180, California CR-180, Petition for Dismissal |
| Official source | CR-180 (Rev January 1, 2024), Judicial Council of California |
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