Rule 2.501. Application, scope, and information to the public

(a) Application and scope The rules in this chapter apply only to trial court records as defined in rule 2.502(3). They do not apply to statutorily mandated reporting between or within government entities, or any other documents or materials that are not court records.

(b) Information to the public The website for each trial court must include a link to information that will inform the public of who may access their electronic records under the rules in this chapter and under what conditions they may do so. This information will be posted publicly on the California Courts website atwww.courts.ca.gov. Each trial court may post additional information, in plain language, as necessary to inform the public about the level of access that the particular trial court is providing.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2019; adopted as subd (b) effective July 1, 2002; amended and relettered effective January 1, 2007.)

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2019; adopted as subd (c) effective July 1, 2002; amended and relettered effective January 1, 2007.)