Section 30891 - Petitioning for an Honorable Discharge(a) An applicant shall submit a written petition for consideration of an honorable discharge to the Executive Officer.(b) The petition shall include a personal statement to the Board that shows sustained effort in the areas outlined in section 4994. The personal statement shall include a summary of the applicant's accomplishments, and an account of any criminal behavior, if applicable, including information that addresses the factors outlined in section 4994(c)(4). The personal statement may be accompanied by any of the following: (1) Letters from employers or documentation of employment history;(2) Documentation of enrollment in or completion of educational courses;(3) Letters or certificates as proof of enrollment in or completion of community treatment programs;(4) Letters from program directors as proof of volunteerism or mentoring;(5) Letters from personal references;(6) Documentation of efforts toward paying restitution; and(7) Any additional relevant information the applicant would like the Board to consider.(c) Upon receipt of a petition for honorable discharge, the Executive Officer shall submit a written request to the county of commitment for a summary probation report containing information regarding the applicant's performance while on probation.(d) The Executive Officer may submit a written request to the applicant to obtain the documentation outlined in subsection (b) that was not received as part of the initial petition.(e) An application is considered complete upon receipt of a personal statement and documentation as outlined in subsection (b).(f) To assist the applicant with the completion of a petition for honorable discharge, the Board may share the applicant's contact information with public, private, and non-profit organizations that the Board has entered into collaborations with, in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code section 1177(g).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 30891
1. New section filed 5-20-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1712 and 1722, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1177, 1178, 1723, 1766.1 and 1772, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 5-20-2021; operative 7/1/2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).