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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 8.2§ 12625 Public Access To Registry

§ 12625 Public Access To Registry

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§ 12625 Public Access To Registry

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General keeps a list of certain important papers.
  • •Anyone can look at these papers if they follow the rules.
  • •The rules make sure people don't cause trouble while looking.

Example

You want to check if a charity is real before donating money.

You can go to the Attorney General's office and ask to see the papers about that charity. They'll let you look, but you have to follow their rules, like not taking the papers home.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12625 Public Access To Registry

Subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted by the Attorney General, the registry and copies of instruments and the documents filed with the Attorney General pursuant to this article shall be open to public inspection. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 825, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

registryinstrumentsdocumentsAttorney Generalpublic inspection

Related Statutes

  • § 12590 Public Inspection Charitable Instruments
  • § 12622 International Student Exchange Registry
  • § 12624 International Student Exchange Fund
  • § 12626 Exchange Program Registration Requirements
  • § 12629 Attorney General Investigations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12625.
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