Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows someone to request that a deceased child's confidential juvenile dependency case records be made publicly available. Family members, researchers, or others with a legitimate interest use this form to access information about a child's case that would normally be kept private, such as details about abuse, neglect, or foster care involvement.