California · Penal Code
PEN §851.865: (a) If a person has secured a declaration of factual innocence from the court pursuant to Section 851.
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(a) If a person has secured a declaration of factual innocence from the court pursuant to Section 851.8 or 851.86, the finding shall be binding on the California Victim Compensation Board for a claim presented to the board pursuant to Section 4900. Upon application by the person, the California Victim Compensation Board shall, without a hearing, approve payment to the claimant pursuant to Section 4904, if sufficient funds are available, upon appropriation by the Legislature. (b) If the declaration of factual innocence is granted pursuant to a stipulation of the prosecutor, upon application by the person, the board shall, without a hearing, approve payment pursuant to Section 4904, if sufficient funds are available, upon appropriation by the Legislature.
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