Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

CA- Medical Rec. Attached to a Motion (Privacy)

In CA, what is the procedure to attach medical records to a motion? (Ie do you have to redact the SS#, or seal the records?, etc?)


Asked on 6/15/09, 7:27 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: CA- Medical Rec. Attached to a Motion (Privacy)

Please be assured that your attorney will know how to redact the medical records, or file them under seal, in accordance with the rules of court, and he or she will know how to lay an evidentiary foundation so the records are admissible in evidence for purposes of the motion.

The first step would be to obtain a "business records" declaration from the custodian of the records so that the records are not inadmissible hearsay evidence. Depending on the purpose for which you want the court to consider the records, you might also be required to obtain a declaration from the medical professional involved.

The rules for redacting personal information contained in documents to be filed with the court, and for filing documents under seal, can be found within the California Rules of Court at http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/rules .

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Answered on 6/15/09, 7:58 pm


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