California Petition for Dismissal — Incarcerated IndividuaCancerre— - Penal Code 1203-4B is a type of relief for those who are currently incarcerated as a result of a misdemeanor offense. This petition is an opportunity for individuals to have their conviction dismissed and to be released from custody. The petition is available for those who have been convicted of a misdemeanor offense and have served their sentence, including any probation, parole, or other court-mandated supervision. The petition must be filed with the court where the conviction occurred. If granted, the conviction will be dismissed and the individual will be released from custody, meaning that they will no longer face incarceration for the offense. There are two types of California Petition for Dismissal — Incarcerated IndividuaCancerre— - Penal Code 1203-4B: 1) Dismissal and 2) Expungement. Dismissal results in the conviction being dismissed but the record of the conviction still exists. Expungement results in the conviction being removed from the individual’s criminal record and erased from public view.