CA SB603

Requires children's advocacy centers to release recordings of child forensic interviews only in response to a court order, with the court issuing a protective order unless good cause exists to deny it.

Allows recordings to be released without a court order to law enforcement agencies authorized to investigate child abuse and county counsel evaluating child abuse allegations.

Prohibits recordings from becoming public records under the Public Records Act and requires courts to seal and preserve recordings at the conclusion of criminal proceedings.

Permits children's advocacy centers to use anonymized recordings for training and supervision purposes to meet national accreditation standards.

Requires multidisciplinary teams at children's advocacy centers to include a representative from the child's tribe (such as tribal social worker or tribal mental health professional) when serving Indian children.