Records are available for births occurring in Los Angeles County since 1866; however, if a birth occurred from 1972-1977 you must contact the CA Department of Public Health to order a birth copy. If the birth occurred outside of L.A. County or California, click here. 1  Authorized copies of birth certificates may be available the same day they are ordered, if the birth occurred after 1964. 2  Informational certified copies must be ordered from the CA Department of Public Health.
Popular Legal Terms. Slander. Slander is a legal term that refers to a false, oral statement about an individual that harms his reputation or standing within the community. Slander is not a crime, but a civil wrong that is subject to being held responsible in a civil lawsuit.
1. slanderous defamation. 2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope. 3. a blemish made by dirt. 4. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it. Familiarity information: SMEAR used as a noun is uncommon.