CA AB2952

Authorizes prosecuting attorneys to access sealed juvenile records to meet statutory or constitutional obligations to disclose favorable or exculpatory evidence to criminal defendants, subject to court approval and procedural safeguards.

Requires the juvenile court to notify the person with the sealed record and their attorney of the prosecutor's request and allow them to respond before the court approves access to specific portions of the record.

Permits courts, state and local agencies, and researchers to access sealed juvenile records for data collection, data reporting, and research purposes, with protections against releasing personally identifying information.

Extends the destruction date of sealed records containing firearm-related findings from dismissal to when the person turns 33 years of age, aligning with Section 29820 of the Penal Code restrictions.

Adds access provisions allowing the Department of Justice to review sealed records to determine firearm eligibility and prosecutors to evaluate charges under Section 29820 of the Penal Code.