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title: Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief in San Diego
slug: san-diego-appeals-post-conviction
article_type: Help Article
keywords: appeals, post conviction relief
url: https://www.sandiego.gov/police/data-transparency/crime-statistics/annual-crime-reports
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Defendants in San Diego may appeal convictions or seek post-conviction remedies such as expungements, sentence reductions, or writs of habeas corpus. Timely legal action is vital for success.