No. Jevenile proceedings are generally confidential. Orange County Juvenile Court generally limits access to juvenile court records in accordance with code and case law.

Availibility of these records is restricted to certain court personnel, the minor, parents or guardian, attorneys involved in the case, and other persons designated by the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court.

Other interested persons and the news media may petition the Orange County Juvenile Court for access to specific juvenile court records or to attend specific court hearings.

Petitions to Inspect and Recieve copies of Juvenile Records (WIC Section 827) are available at the Juvenile Court, 341 City Drive, P.O. Box 14169, Orange, CA. 92613.

The completed petition, The Presiding Judge of Juvenille Court will either grant or deny the request. A certified copy of the petition is then returned by mail to the petitioner if the petition is granted.

Juvenile court records may not be obtained or inspected by civil or criminal subpoena.