California § 1369.5 - A document submitted to a court pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1369.5 — A document submitted to a court pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1369.5. A document submitted to a court pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limi
(a) A document submitted to a court pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, Sections 1369, 1370, 1370.01, 1370.1, and 1372, is presumptively confidential, except as otherwise provided by law. (b) A document described in subdivision (a) shall be retained in the confidential portion of the courtâs file. Counsel for the defendant and the prosecution shall maintain the documents as confidential. (c) (1) The defendant, counsel for the defendant, and the prosecution may inspect, copy, or utilize the documents, and any information contained in the documents, without an order from the court for purposes related to the defense, prosecution, treatment, and safety of the defendant, and for the safety of the public. (2) A motion, application, or petition to access the documents shall be decided in accordance with subdivision (h) of Rule 2.551 of the California Rules of Court.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1369.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1369.5 cover?
Section 1369.5 ("A document submitted to a court pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1369.5?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1369.5" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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