Cal. Penal Code § 851.865 (2026)
Arrest, by Whom and How Made
(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.