# Simple question about probate court procedures

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [June 26, 2016, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-about-probate-court-procedures/758375 "2016-06-26T00:20:07Z")\
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Legal challenges to parental rights and the resulting proceedings are sealed when the minor child turns 18. Can the parent in such proceedings obtain copies of or have access to the file thereafter?