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California Rules of Court

Rule 8.81. Application and scope

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.81

Current text effective January 1, 2016.

#(a) Application

The rules in this article apply only to records of the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal.

#(b) Access by parties and attorneys

The rules in this article apply only to access to court records by the public. They do not limit access to court records by a party to an action or proceeding, by the attorney of a party, or by other persons or entities that are entitled to access by statute or rule.

#History

Rule 8.81 adopted effective January 1, 2016.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.