California Order to Seal Arrest and Related Records — Pen. Code, Sections 851-91, 851-92 is a legal process that allows individuals to have their arrest and related records sealed from public view. This is done in order to protect the privacy of individuals, as well as to promote public safety. Sealing an arrest record means that it is no longer available for public view and can only be accessed by certain individuals or entities. There are two types of California Order to Seal Arrest and Related Records — Pen. Code, Sections 851-91, 851-92: 1. Automatic Sealing: This type of sealing occurs when an individual is arrested but not charged with a crime, or when charges are dropped or dismissed. 2. Discretionary Sealing: This type of sealing requires a court order and is granted at the discretion of the court. This type of sealing is usually granted when an individual has completed a diversion program or has completed probation.