What is the test for making a "possible showing" for relief?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Valencia, B308833 (Cal. App. 2021):

"Where the petition complies with subdivision (b)'s three requirements, then the court proceeds to subdivision (c) to assess whether the petitioner has made 'a prima facie showing' for relief. ( 1170.95, subd. (c).)" (People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952, 959-960 (Lewis).)

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