Cal. R. 8.81
The rules in this article apply only to records of the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal.
The rules in this article apply only to access to court records by the public. They do not limit access to court records by a party to an action or proceeding, by the attorney of a party, or by other persons or entities that are entitled to access by statute or rule.
Cal. R. Ct. 8.81
Advisory Committee Comment
The rules in this article acknowledge the benefits that electronic court records provide but attempt to limit the potential for unjustified intrusions into the privacy of individuals involved in litigation that can occur as a result of remote access to electronic court records. The proposed rules take into account the limited resources currently available in the appellate courts. It is contemplated that the rules may be modified to provide greater electronic access as the courts' technical capabilities improve and with the knowledge gained from the experience of the courts in providing electronic access under these rules.
Subdivision (c). Rules 8.45-8.47 govern sealed and confidential records in the appellate courts.