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SB 413 aims to streamline limited access to juvenile records to speed case resolution, sponsors say
Summary
Sen. Allen presented SB 413 to let certain parties access juvenile court records without a petition in limited circumstances to reduce litigation costs and court congestion; the County of Los Angeles sponsored the bill and the committee advanced the measure on a roll call with one member not voting.
Senator Allen presented Senate Bill 413 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on July 16, 2025, describing the measure as a targeted change to enable counsel for plaintiffs, child-welfare agencies or probation departments to access juvenile court records in specified circumstances without filing a petition. Allen said the current petition process—designed to protect privacy—often delays resolution and creates expense borne by taxpayers.
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