California § 3426.5 - In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged t
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3426.5 — In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged t, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3426.5. In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged t
In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3426.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3426.5 cover?
Section 3426.5 ("In an action under this title, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged t") 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 § 3426.5?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 3426.5" (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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How does California § 3426.5 apply to my situation?
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