Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-11-4
Eviction actions resolved before July 1, 2022, or for which order of nondisclosure not otherwise issued; right of tenant to petition court for nondisclosure order; required information; order or hearing; burden of proof
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Sec. 4. (a) If: (1) an eviction action: (A) is filed before July 1, 2022; and (B) results in an outcome described in section 3(a)(1) through 3(a)(3) of this chapter before July 1, 2022; and the court in the action has not otherwise filed an order described in section 3 of this chapter; or (2) the court has not otherwise issued an order under section 3 of this chapter in an eviction action that results, on or after July 1, 2022, in an outcome described in section 3(a)(1) through 3(a)(3) of this chapter; the tenant in the action may petition the court in which the eviction action was filed to issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the action, including the petition by the landlord for possession of the rental unit, in accordance with section 3 of this chapter. (b) If: (1) an eviction action is filed before July 1, 2025; and (2) an outcome or occurrence described in section 3(b) of this chapter occurs before July 1, 2025; and the court in the action has not otherwise filed an order described in section 3 of this chapter, the tenant in the action may petition the court in which the eviction action was filed to issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the action, including the petition by the landlord for possession of the rental unit, in accordance with section 3 of this chapter. (c) A petition under subsection (a) or (b) must be verified by the petitioner and filed with court, and must include the following information: (1) The petitioner's full name. (2) The petitioner's date of birth. (3) The petitioner's current address. (4) The case number or cause number of the eviction action. (5) A description of why the petitioner is entitled to relief under this section, along with any supporting documentation or evidence. (6) A sworn statement that a monetary judgment is not outstanding to the landlord in the eviction action with respect to which the petitioner seeks relief under this section. (d) The court may do any of the following, with respect to a petition filed under subsection (a) or (b): (1) Issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the action, in accordance with section 3 of this chapter, without a hearing, if the court determines that the petition contains sufficient information under subsection (c). (2) Set the matter for a hearing if: (A) the court determines that the petition does not contain sufficient information under subsection (c); or (B) one (1) or more questions arise from the petition. In a hearing under this subdivision, the petitioner bears the burden of proof with respect to whether the court should issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of any records in the eviction action in accordance with section 3 of this chapter.
Indiana Code § 32-31-11-4 establishes a process by which tenants involved in certain eviction actions can ask a court to seal the records of those proceedings. The provision covers eviction cases filed before July 1, 2022, that resolved in qualifying ways before that date, as well as cases filed or resolved after that date where a nondisclosure order was not automatically issued. A tenant who qualifies may petition the court that handled the eviction to prohibit public disclosure of all records in the case, including the landlord's original petition for possession.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-11-4, a court may issue an order sealing eviction records even after a case has concluded, if a tenant successfully petitions for nondisclosure. Property owners and managers should be aware that eviction records they may rely upon when screening applicants could be subject to such orders, and that a sealed record generally cannot be disclosed or used in tenant screening. Operators who maintain records of past eviction proceedings involving their own properties should understand that a court-issued nondisclosure order under this section carries legal weight regardless of when the underlying case was filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-11-4 gives tenants the right to petition the court where their eviction case was filed to have all records in that case sealed from public disclosure, provided the case resulted in a qualifying outcome and no nondisclosure order was automatically issued. To file a petition, a tenant must submit verified information including their full name, date of birth, current address, the case number, a description of why they qualify, and a sworn statement that no outstanding monetary judgment exists in favor of the landlord. If the court finds the petition sufficient, it may grant the order without a hearing; if questions remain, a hearing may be scheduled where the tenant bears the burden of demonstrating eligibility — tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand what that process generally involves.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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