Cal. PEN § 13323
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 13323, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
When an application is received by the agency, the agency shall upon verification of the applicant’s identity determine whether a record pertaining to the applicant is maintained. If such record is maintained, the agency shall at its discretion either inform the applicant by mail of the existence of the record and specify a time when the record may be examined at a suitable facility of the agency or shall mail the subject a copy of the record.
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