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CA AB2304

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alex Lee

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes the exemption that previously prevented public access to case records in unlawful detainer actions involving mobilehome park tenancy terminations.

  • Maintains existing access restrictions for limited civil case records in unlawful detainer actions, allowing access only to parties, attorneys, and specified persons under particular conditions.

  • Preserves the 60-day delay for public access to records after complaint filing, unless judgment for the plaintiff is entered within that period or a court order grants access for good cause.

  • Requires court clerks to mail notice to defendants within 24-48 hours of complaint filing, informing them of access restrictions and providing contact information for legal services and bar associations.

  • Became effective September 27, 2024, requiring no appropriation but reviewed by the Fiscal Committee.

Legislative Description

Unlawful detainer: case records.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 711, Statutes of 2024.

9/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2024
Judiciary6/5/2024
Rules5/24/2024
Appropriations4/9/2024
Judiciary2/26/2024

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