{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"7517","citation":"Pen. Code, § 7517","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 8. MEDICAL TESTING OF PRISONERS [7500. - 7554.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Procedures for Requiring HIV Testing [7510. - 7519.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-8/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1579, Sec. 2.   Effective September 30, 1988.","effective":"1988-09-30","html":"<p>Except as otherwise permitted by this title or any provision of law, any records, including decisions of a chief medical officer or an appeals panel, compiled pursuant to this chapter shall be confidential.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise permitted by this title or any provision of law, any records, including decisions of a chief medical officer or an appeals panel, compiled pursuant to this chapter shall be confidential.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/procedures-for-requiring-hiv-testing-7517","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}