California Eviction record sealing

Eviction record sealing in California

Eviction case records are masked: the clerk allows access only to parties and certain others, and opens the file to others generally only if the landlord wins against all defendants (60 days after filing when judgment comes within 60 days, or by court order after a later trial judgment).

Verified Source: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161.2 · last checked 2026-10-22