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Rules and Forms | Criminal Law: Revisions to the Order for Dismissal for Military Personnel (Action Required)
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Summary
The California Department of Justice suggests removing an item on Order for Dismissal (Military Personnel) (form CR-184/MIL-184) related to notifying the department of a record sealing order under Penal Code section 1170.9(h)(4)(D). The Criminal Law Advisory Committee recommends revising the form to remove the item, as well as removing an item for the defendant’s date of birth, making technical amendments to improve readability, and replacing gendered pronouns.
Recommendation
The Criminal Law Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective January 1, 2027, revise Order for Dismissal (Military Personnel) (form CR-184/MIL-184) by removing the item notifying the California Department of Justice of a sealing order, removing the item regarding the defendant’s date of birth, and making technical amendments to improve readability and replace gendered pronouns.