Medical Malpractice Insurance Disclosure

Summary

Your understanding of California Labor Code 432.7 seems correct: Employers cannot ask about juvenile adjudications (section A, paragraph 2). Juvenile records are not classified as criminal convictions and only certain legally authorized persons can access them (section g, paragraph 3). However, insurance applications may have different rules. Please consult with a legal professional for personalized advice.

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I'm a physician in California applying for medical malpractice insurance. Part of the application includes a question on criminal backgrounds. Should I disclose juvenile adjudications in this setting? I am inclined to answer no, based on California Labor Code *.*, which states that *) employers are not allowed to ask about juvenile adjudications (section A, paragraph *), and *) only certain legally authorized persons may access juvenile records, as these are not classified as criminal convictions (section g, paragraph *). Please let me know if my understanding of the law is correct.
Your understanding of California Labor Code *.* seems correct:
- Employers cannot ask about juvenile adjudications (section A, paragraph *)
- Juvenile records are not classified as criminal convictions and only certain legally authorized persons can access them (section g, paragraph *)
However, insurance application may have different rules. Please consult with a legal professional for personalized advice.