California Government Code

§ 68150

GOV § 68150 Effective Jan 1, 2026Title 8 · Ch. 1.4

Statute text

(a)Trial court records may be created, maintained, and preserved in any form or forms of communication or representation, including paper, optical, electronic, magnetic, micrographic, or photographic media or other technology pursuant to the rules adopted by the Judicial Council pursuant to subdivision (c).

(b)(1) This section does not apply to court reporters’ transcripts or to specifications for electronic recordings made as the official record of oral proceedings. These records shall be governed by the California Rules of Court.

(2)This section does not apply to original wills and codicils delivered to the clerk of the court under Section 8200 of the Probate Code. Original wills and codicils shall be retained as provided in Section 26810.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 306, Sec. 1. (AB 1524) Effective January 1, 2026.