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CPRA

Can a public agency demand research fees on a public records request?

I asked a registrar of voters for the amount billed to a district for election costs between 2006-2008. They asked for $800 in research fees. I sent them a response citing the North County Parents case. They responded back saying that current fees are set by the County of Santa Clara’s Board of Supervisors. […]

August 22, 2012
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CPRA

Can An Agency Charge Fees for Inspecting Public Records?

Yes, fees may be charged for obtaining a copy an electronic copy of a record and those costs can vary. However, I am not aware of any case law or statute that allows an agency to charge for inspection. Charges for obtaining electronic documents are generally limited to the direct cost of providing a […]

February 26, 2018
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CPRA

What rules apply to searching DMV database?

[…] I need a time frame from and to you would like us to run in our system for calls of service. Also: Please be advised there are Fees for your Request: 1) Calls for Service Address Run costs $50.00 an hr - ( 1 hr min ) 2) 911 audio $32.00 ea. if ok […]

December 7, 2010
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CPRA

Does city’s “fee schedule” for public records violate CPRA?

[…] of charges" for public records requests. The board voted that there will be a $25 administrative fee per request. The number of pages requested will generate additional fees. The first 10 pages of records will cost $1 per page and each additional page up to 50 pages will cost 25 cents per page. Requests […]

June 24, 2010
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CPRA

What does the CPRA say about an agency charging a $48 “clerical fee”?

[…] documents that already exist. Public agencies may charge a fee "covering the direct costs of duplication" (or a statutory fee) for copies of a public record. Gov't code 6253(b). For paper copies of records the general rule is that when paper records are sought, the "direct costs of duplication" generally does not include search and retrieval […]

September 15, 2015
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CPRA

Acceptable fees for public records

Under the Public Records Act ("PRA"), the district may only charge a fee "covering direct costs of duplication" (or a statutory fee). Government Code § 6253(b). But the courts have held that the "direct cost" generally does not include search and retrieval time. North County Parents Organization v. Department of Education, 23 Cal. App. 4th […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

What is a Reasonable Fee

[…] of generators, underground storage tanks, and other public records regarding the storage and use of hazardous materials. The total charge for the six lists is $1,278.00. The County Attorney will not waive the fees, stating they were established by the Board of Supvervisors. What can be done to obtain the records at a reasonable fee?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Can I be charged fees for downloading court records posted online?

Riverside Superior Court changes fees to search and acquire court records through its website. This wasn't always the case. Several years ago this service was provided for free, and that seems to still be the case in other counties. For the past three budget years, these fees have meant additional annual revenue for the […]

February 4, 2014
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CPRA

Does an email search qualify as “data compilation” under CPRA?

The agency’s contention that the data compilation provision allowing fees for these tasks applies to its search for emails is, indeed, novel. Looking at the plain text of Gov't Code § 6253.9(b)(2), it is clear that such fees for the production of records disclosable under the Public Records Act are permitted only in two specific […]

April 25, 2016
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CPRA

Request for advisory committee’s documents denied

[…] of the determination and the reasons therefor." The time for responding can be extended by the agency for an additional 14 days in "unusual circumstances."Gov't Code § 6253(b) and (c).This section goes on to state: "No notice shall specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days. When the agency […]

August 3, 2011