{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4725","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4725","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4500. - 4894.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Appeal Procedure [4700. - 4731.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Access to Records [4725. - 4731.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.5/chapter-7/article-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 49, Sec. 71.   (SB 188)   Effective June 30, 2022.","effective":"2022-06-30","html":"<p>For the purposes of this article:</p><p>(a) “Access” means the right to inspect, review, and obtain an accurate copy of any record obtained in the course of providing services under this division. A regional center or state-operated facility may make a reasonable charge in an amount not to exceed the actual cost of reproducing the record, unless the imposition of the cost would prohibit the exercise of the right to obtain a copy. A charge shall not be made to search for or retrieve any record.</p><p>(b) “Record” means any item of information directly relating to a person with developmental disabilities or to one who is believed to have a developmental disability that is maintained by a regional center or state-operated facility, whether recorded by handwriting, print, tapes, film, microfilm, or other means.</p>","text":"For the purposes of this article: (a) “Access” means the right to inspect, review, and obtain an accurate copy of any record obtained in the course of providing services under this division. A regional center or state-operated facility may make a reasonable charge in an amount not to exceed the actual cost of reproducing the record, unless the imposition of the cost would prohibit the exercise of the right to obtain a copy. A charge shall not be made to search for or retrieve any record. (b) “Record” means any item of information directly relating to a person with developmental disabilities or to one who is believed to have a developmental disability that is maintained by a regional center or state-operated facility, whether recorded by handwriting, print, tapes, film, microfilm, or other means.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/access-to-records-4725","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}