California § 17531 - When a local child support agency closes a child support case containing summary
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17531 — When a local child support agency closes a child support case containing summary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17531. When a local child support agency closes a child support case containing summary
When a local child support agency closes a child support case containing summary criminal history information, the local child support agency shall delete or purge from the file and destroy any documents or information concerning or arising from offenses for or of which the parent has been arrested, charged, or convicted, other than offenses related to the parentâs having failed to provide support for minor children, no later than four years and four months, or any other timeframe that is consistent with federal regulations controlling child support records retention, after the date the local child support agency closes the case.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17531
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17531 cover?
Section 17531 ("When a local child support agency closes a child support case containing summary") 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.
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