California Information on How to File a Petition to Seal Arrest and Related Records Under Penal Code Section 851-91 includes the following: 1. Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for sealing of arrest and related records, the petitioner must have been acquitted of the charges or the charges must have been dismissed or discharged. 2. Filing the Petition: To file a petition to seal arrest and related records, the petitioner must complete and file a Petition for Relief from Disabilities (form CR-180) with the court where the charges were originally filed. 3. Supporting Documents: The petition must be accompanied by supporting documents such as the original complaint, indictment, or information concerning the charge, the court minutes, and the order of dismissal or acquittal. 4. Notification of Law Enforcement Agencies: The petitioner must provide notice of the petition to the law enforcement agencies that have the records. 5. Hearing: The court will hold a hearing to consider the petition. At the hearing, the petitioner must present evidence showing that sealing the records would serve the interests of justice. 6. Order of Relief: If the court grants the petition, it will issue an order of relief that seals the records. 7. Appeal: If the petition is denied, the petitioner may appeal the decision.