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A member of the public requests a photocopy of a journal line item involving a specific Power of Attorney. They provide the names of the parties and the document type, but only state 'Sometime in 2023' for the date. Can you fulfill this request?

A

No, journal copies can only be provided for real estate documents.

B

No, the written request must explicitly include the month and year the document was notarized.

C

Yes, provided you charge a $15 search fee for looking through the 2023 journal.

D

Yes, as the exact month is not strictly required if the year is provided.

Correct Answer

B. No, the written request must explicitly include the month and year the document was notarized.

AI Explanation

Valid Journal Requests. According to CA Gov. Code section 8206(c), a valid written request from the public MUST include three explicit elements: the name of the parties, the type of document, AND the month and year the document was notarized. 'Sometime in 2023' does not provide the required month.

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