Cal. Civ. Code § 407.060
Disclosure of information, material or evidence, limitation on — trade secrets require court order, when
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1. No information, documentary material, or physical evidence requested pursuant to a civil investigative demand issued under section 407.040 shall, unless otherwise ordered by a court for good cause shown, be produced for or the contents thereof be disclosed to, any person other than the authorized employee of the attorney general without the consent of the person who produced such information, documentary material or physical evidence; provided, that under such reasonable terms and conditions as the attorney general shall prescribe, such information, documentary material or physical evidence shall be made available for inspection and copying by the person who produced such information, documentary material or physical evidence, or any duly authorized representative of such person. The attorney general, or any attorney designated by him, may use the information, documentary material, or physical evidence in the enforcement of this chapter, by presentation before any court or by disclosure to law enforcement agencies of this state, another state or the United States for enforcement of the laws of such other state or the United States concerning methods, acts, uses, practices and solicitations similar to those prohibited by this chapter. 2. Any material which contains trade secrets shall not be presented before any court except with the approval of the court in which the action is pending after adequate notice to the person furnishing such material or, in the case of disclosure to agencies of other states, the approval of the circuit court having jurisdiction under section 407.070.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 407.060 governs how information gathered through civil investigative demands under the state's consumer protection law may be shared and used. Materials collected during an investigation generally remain confidential and cannot be disclosed to outside parties without the producing party's consent or a court order showing good cause. Trade secrets receive an additional layer of protection, requiring explicit court approval before they can be presented in any legal proceeding or shared with agencies in other states.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 407.060 is primarily directed at the Attorney General's investigative process rather than landlord conduct, property owners or managers who receive a civil investigative demand should be aware that materials they submit are generally shielded from broad public disclosure. Compliant operators typically keep records of what they have produced in response to such demands and understand that they retain the right to inspect and copy their own submitted materials under reasonable conditions set by the Attorney General. Those whose submissions include trade secrets should note that an additional court-approval step applies before such materials can be used in litigation or shared with out-of-state agencies under § 407.060(2).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 407.060 of Missouri's consumer protection statutes shapes how the Attorney General's office handles evidence it collects during investigations, which can include investigations into housing-related deceptive practices. Tenants who are aware of an ongoing investigation should understand that information gathered through civil investigative demands is generally kept confidential and not freely shared with outside parties. Tenants who believe their rights under Missouri's consumer protection laws have been violated may wish to contact the Attorney General's office directly or consult a tenant-rights organization to learn about available enforcement paths.
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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