Generally, without a doubt. As soon as someone files a record in a criminal trial, a divorce, traffic case, or some other legal cases, it is open to the public in California for review. As with a lot of rules, there are exceptions. An individual to a legal proceeding might inquire about having a record placed “under seal.” In case the inquiry gets permitted, the records would not be a part of the public record. A judge will likely not authorize this sort of appeal without a convincing reason.