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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 is a notice that tells someone that another person has asked the court to release private information about a minor. It informs the person that they have the right to disagree with the request and provides instructions on how to respond.

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General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when someone has asked the court to release confidential information about a minor in a case. The person receiving this notice has a deadline to respond if they disagree with the request.

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Official instructions

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Common questions

What does this form tell me?
This form is a notice that someone has asked the court to release confidential information about a minor. It explains that you have the right to disagree with this request.
What do I need to do if I disagree with the request?
If you disagree, you must complete form DV-178 and file it with the court clerk by the deadline listed on page 1.
What other forms are mentioned?
The notice mentions forms DV-176 (the original request), DV-178 (the response), and DV-179 (the judge's final order).

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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