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Notice of Prosecutor Request for Access to Sealed Juvenile Case File

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2021

This form is a notice that a prosecuting attorney is asking the court for permission to look at a sealed juvenile case file. It explains that the attorney believes the file might have information that could help or clear someone who is a criminal defendant.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a prosecuting attorney wants to access a sealed juvenile file because they think the information inside might be helpful or clearing evidence for a criminal defendant.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is used when a prosecuting attorney is requesting access to a sealed juvenile file. The court fills in the case numbers and addresses when it is filed.
What happens if I don't respond?
If you do not file a response within 10 days from the date on this notice, the court will decide on the request without hearing from you.
Do I have to respond?
You have the right, but you are not required, to respond to the court before the judge decides if the prosecutor can see your file.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.

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