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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 5Art. 2§ 102730 Court-Ordered Records Access

§ 102730 Court-Ordered Records Access

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§ 102730 Court-Ordered Records Access

This law says you can only get certain records if a judge says it's okay, except for a brand‑new birth certificate.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a court order to see the records listed in the article.
  • •A newly issued birth certificate can be gotten without a court order.
  • •The rule started working on January 1, 1996.

Example

A person wants to see someone’s old school report cards.

They have to ask a court for permission first; without that order they can’t see the reports.

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

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§ 102730 Court-Ordered Records Access

All records and information specified in this article, other than the newly issued birth certificate, shall be available only upon order of a court of record. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

recordsinformationnewly issued birth certificatecourt of record

Related Statutes

  • § 102760 Birth Record Confidentiality
  • § 44025 Vehicle Service Information Access
  • § 78885 Bidder Prequalification Requirements
  • § 8741 Endowment Care Cemetery Signage
  • § 8743 Nonendowment Cemetery Disclosure Signs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102730.
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