Findings And Protective Order Sealing Documents In Support Of Application Or Petition {LK-914}

LK-914 - FINDINGS AND PROTECTIVE ORDER SEALING DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION OR PETITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION. This form is used in the Superior Court of California to seal confidential medical or psychological documents submitted in support of a defendant's request for mental health diversion in a criminal case. The court uses this form to formally recognize that the attached documents contain sensitive mental health information about the defendant, and that the need to protect the defendant’s privacy and support their mental health treatment outweighs the public's right to access these records. It affirms that sealing the documents is necessary to prevent harm, is narrowly tailored, and that no alternative methods would adequately protect the defendant's interests. By signing this order, the judge authorizes that the supporting documents be sealed from public view, ensuring that only the relevant parties (like the court and prosecution) have access to this information, pursuant to California Rule of Court 2.550. www.FormsWorkflow.com