California · Penal Code

PEN §312: Upon the conviction of the accused, the court may, when the conviction becomes final, order any matter or advertisement, in respect whereof the accused stands convicted, and which remains in the posse

Civil

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After conviction becomes final, a court may order destruction of materials or advertisements related to the conviction that are held by the district attorney, law enforcement, or the court.

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Upon the conviction of the accused, the court may, when the conviction becomes final, order any matter or advertisement, in respect whereof the accused stands convicted, and which remains in the possession or under the control of the district attorney or any law enforcement agency, to be destroyed, and the court may cause to be destroyed any such material in its possession or under its control.

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