Are Child Custody Evaluation Reports Confidential?
If the judge has ordered a child custody evaluation, the child custody evaluator must file a written, confidential report of his or her evaluation with the court. The confidential child custody evaluation report is available only to the parties, their attorneys, and court professionals and will not become part of the public court file. Please see Judicial Council form FL-328. 8. What if I have a complaint about the way the mediation was conducted or about the mediation process? The court has a formal complaint procedure. You can obtain a complaint form from the court clerk in Room 103. SAFETY AND VIOLENCE What happens if I have a restraining order because of domestic violence, or there is a history of domestic violence? Do I have to be in the same room with this other person? No. You have a right to meet separately and at separate times from the other person. Please complete the Mediation Protection Request so that the court has advance notice of your wishes. If I have a restraining or
