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Notice of Request for Release of Minor's Confidential Information

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

This form tells you that someone has asked the court to let the public see information about a child (age 0-18) that was kept private. It informs you of the request and gives you a deadline to respond if you disagree with releasing the information.

The court describes it as: Tells you that someone has asked that the public be allowed to view information about a child (age 0-18) that is now confidential.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone has asked the court to release confidential information about a minor in a civil harassment prevention case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a notice that someone has asked the court to release confidential information about a minor. It tells you about the request and gives you a deadline to respond if you disagree.
What do I do if I disagree with the request?
If you do not agree with the request to release confidential information, you must complete form CH-178 and file it with the court clerk by the deadline listed on page 1.

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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