§ 4725. — 4725. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 49, Sec. 71.)

California § 4725.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 4.5.: DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
• Ch. 7.: CHAPTER 7. Appeal Procedure
• Art. 5.: ARTICLE 5. Access to Records

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For the purposes of this article:
(a)
“Access” means the right to inspect, review, and obtain an accurate copy of any record obtained in the course of providing services under this division. A regional center or state-operated facility may make a reasonable charge in an amount not to exceed the actual cost of reproducing the record, unless the imposition of the cost would prohibit the exercise of the right to obtain a copy. A charge shall not be made to search for or retrieve any record.
(b)
“Record” means any item of information directly relating to a person with developmental disabilities or to one who is believed to have a developmental disability that is maintained by a regional
center or state-operated facility, whether recorded by handwriting, print, tapes, film, microfilm, or other means.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 49, Sec. 71. (SB 188) Effective June 30, 2022.