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A&A: (Video 4:00) Once a case is closed are investigatory records made public?

FAC June 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2MjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0NDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBzY3JvbGxpbmclM0QlMjJhdXRvJTIyJTIwbWFyZ2luaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMG1hcmdpbndpZHRoJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZyY2VtZWRpYS5jc3VjaGljby5lZHUlMkZNZWRpYXNpdGUlMkZQbGF5JTJGYzBjNTZmYTU2YTVlNGU0ODk0NDhjMTdhODk3YmRiYzYxZCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]The Law Enforcement Investigatory Records Exemption puts almost all police files inaccessible in a case in ongoing.  But what happens after the case is closed?  Can the public access those files, or are they still out of  kept locked up? Attorney Duffy Carolan and Associated Press Bureau Chief John Raess warn that even when a case has been closed for decades, the exemption expires. (4:00)[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Resources” spacer=”line_only” spacer_position=”middle” line_style=”dashed” line_height=”” line_color=”#e5de20″ line_width=”1″]Accessing law enforcement records[/ultimate_heading][info_list connector_color=”#e5d820″

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A&A: Request for names of Squid Vessel Permit buyers denied

FAC June 11, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”56260″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Q: I am a commercial fisherman and a journalist. Pursuant to my rights under the California Public Record Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.), I am requesting a list of all Market Squid Vessel Permits bought and sold during the last five years. Included in the list, I specifically want the names of the buyers and seller, whether they be individuals or corporations. Before sending this request I spoke with

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A&A: Writer denied access to coroner’s report on 1947 Black Dahlia case

FAC June 10, 2015

Q: I am researching the ‘Black Dahlia’ murder in California in 1947. I have asked the LAPD for its file on this case, which has been refused under section 6254(f) of the CPRA. The FBI and DA have disclosed their files on the case (the FBI with heavy redactions).The LA County Coroner’s Office refuses to disclose the coroner’s report pursuant to a security request from LAPD. In 2012, the LAPD Museum held a ‘Black Dahlia’ exhibition

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A&A: Accessing university’s decision making on promotions and tenure

FAC June 9, 2015

Q:  I’m working on a book on the discovery of AIDS. The discoverer was denied support for his promotion and tenure by his department’s promotion and tenure committee. I wish to obtain all documents related to this decision. Two questions: 1. Can I obtain them using FOIA? 2. Do I address the FOIA to the University’s department of medicine? the Regents of the CA university system? Or whom? Thanks. How long should I wait for a

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A&A: Will attorney/client privilege keep me from learning how County is spending bond money?

FAC June 8, 2015

Q: I recently asked my county Supervisor what code or law allowed them to use funds from a CSA (County Service Area), which is involved in a lawsuit. What was presented to the people in the ballot said nothing about using the funds for the legal defense of the County. Is the information I requested attorney client privilege or is it public information? I look forward to your response. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A:  I believe your initial question is whether the

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