In re J.C. CA4/1
J.C. (Father) and C.C. (Mother) appeal an order denying in part Father's petition for disclosure of their daughter's (J.C.) juvenile case file pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 827. Father seeks his daughter's mental health records for use in a separate criminal case pending against Father, arising from the incident that brought daughter into protective custody. Father contends the juvenile court erred by: (1) denying his request for J.C.'s military mental health records without conducting an in camera review to determine whether it was necessary or appropriate to release those records to him; and (2) refusing to conduct an in camera review of J.C.'s military mental health records based on its conclusion that the records were protected by the psychotherapist-patient privilege. Mother joins in Father's arguments.
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