§ 1551.3. — 1551.3. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 104, Sec. 10.)

California § 1551.3.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 2.: DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS
• Ch. 3.: CHAPTER 3. California Community Care Facilities Act
• Art. 5.: ARTICLE 5. Suspension and Revocation

Text

Notwithstanding Sections 11425.10 and 11425.20 of the Government Code, a proceeding conducted pursuant to this chapter against a foster family home, certified family home, or resource family of a foster family agency shall be confidential and not open to the public in order to preserve the confidential information of a child or foster parent consistent with the confidentiality requirements in Section 1536 of this code, Section 11167.5 of the Penal Code, and Sections 827, 10850, and 16519.55 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Notwithstanding this requirement, an administrative law judge may admit those persons deemed to have a direct and legitimate interest in a particular case or the work of the court on a case-by-case basis and with any admonishments,
limitations, or protective orders that may be necessary to preserve the confidential nature of the proceedings.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 104, Sec. 10. (AB 2944) Effective September 18, 2020.