Question
I have a case in the Court of Appeal. My attorney needed a copy from the case file. I went to court and asked for a copy of exhibit 3. The clerk denied my request. I told my attorney this and he sent a local to obtain exhibit 3. She too was denied access or a copy of the public record. I believe since I am the first person to challenge PC148.6 (false complaints against peace officers) I am targeted by this backwoods court and ask for assistance.
Answer
I’ve reviewed the letter your attorney sent, and we agree that this is a public document and that the clerk had no right to withhold it from you or from an attorney sent to retrieve it.
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