{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4852.22","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4852.22","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 6. REPRIEVES, PARDONS AND COMMUTATIONS [4800. - 4906.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3.5. Procedure for Restoration of Rights and Application for Pardon [4852.01. - 4852.22.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-6/chapter-3.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 721, Sec. 2.   (SB 530)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>Except in a case requiring registration pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/290\">290</a>, a trial court hearing an application for a certificate of rehabilitation before the applicable period of rehabilitation has elapsed may grant the application if the court, in its discretion, believes relief serves the interests of justice. </p>","text":"Except in a case requiring registration pursuant to Section 290, a trial court hearing an application for a certificate of rehabilitation before the applicable period of rehabilitation has elapsed may grant the application if the court, in its discretion, believes relief serves the interests of justice.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/procedure-for-restoration-of-rights-and-application-for-4852-22","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}