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Form CR500 Defendant's Petition / Application / Motion Pursuant to Penal Code Section 1170.8 and / or Proposition 47 - County of Yolo, California
What Is Form CR500?
This is a legal form that was released by the Superior Court - Yolo County, California - a government authority operating within California. The form may be used strictly within County of Yolo. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: The CR500 Defendant's Petition is a legal document filed by a defendant in the County of Yolo, California.
Q: What is the purpose of the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: The purpose of the CR500 Defendant's Petition is to request relief under Penal Code Section 1170.8 and/or Proposition 47.
Q: What is Penal Code Section 1170.8?
A: Penal Code Section 1170.8 is a California law that allows certain individuals to petition for resentencing or reclassification of a felony offense.
Q: What is Proposition 47?
A: Proposition 47 is a California law that reduces certain non-serious and non-violent property and drug offenses from felonies to misdemeanors.
Q: Who can file the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: The CR500 Defendant's Petition can be filed by a defendant who meets the eligibility criteria under Penal Code Section 1170.8 or Proposition 47.
Q: What relief can be requested through the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: Through the CR500 Defendant's Petition, a defendant can request resentencing, reclassification, or reduction of their felony offense to a misdemeanor.
Q: Are there any fees associated with filing the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: There may be filing fees associated with the CR500 Defendant's Petition, but fee waivers may be available for those who qualify.
Q: Do I need an attorney to file the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: While not required, it is often advisable to seek legal counsel when filing the CR500 Defendant's Petition to ensure the process is handled properly.
Q: What happens after filing the CR500 Defendant's Petition?
A: After filing the CR500 Defendant's Petition, the court will review the petition and make a determination on whether to grant the requested relief.
Form Details:
- Released on November 21, 2014;
- The latest edition provided by the Superior Court - Yolo County, California;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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