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Juvenile

Jul. 9, 2002

Despite Law, Paper Maze Slows Access to Dependency Records

LOS ANGELES - Twelve days after being informed of Kerry Brooks' death by a confidential source, the Daily Journal petitioned the Los Angeles Juvenile Court for access to his dependency court file. Initially, court officials said the file was lost. After five months, however, it was discovered and then-Presiding Judge Terry Friedman granted access to the file.

By Cheryl Romo
Daily Journal Staff Writer
       LOS ANGELES - Twelve days after being informed of Kerry Brooks' death by a confidential source, the Daily Journal petitioned the Los Angeles Juvenile Court for access to his dependency court file. Initially, court officials said the file was lost. After five months, however, it was discovered and then-Presiding Judge Terry Friedman granted acce...

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