Welf. & Inst. Code, § 826.8 · Article 22. Wards and Dependent Children—Records
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 826.8
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding Section 827 and in order to assist with establishing eligibility for programs or services, the State Department of Social Services may provide to a person who was previously adjudged a dependent or ward of the juvenile court, was placed in foster care, and whose dependency or wardship has been dismissed, upon request by that person, the information included in the proof of dependency or wardship document described in subparagraph (E) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 391, or any information necessary to provide verification that the person was formerly a dependent or ward of the juvenile court and placed in foster care.
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History
Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 215, Sec. 1. (AB 592) Effective August 17, 2015.
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