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    Court Records

    Disclosure of Traffic Tickets, Personal Information

    […] California Rule of Court 243.1 sets forth the stringent requirements for sealing (ie, denying public access) to court records.  For a document to be sealed, the court must make specific findings on the record, including that there is an "overriding interest" to support sealing. If you choose to go back to the court, you […]

    June 14, 2009

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    First Amendment

    Does the First Amendment Protect Against Censorship Public Access TV?

    […] has been offensive about his now former co-hosts on his show, but he has not been censored due to his special relationship with management. Is there any action we can take to prevent management from censoring the show or it’s hosts? None of the material is obscene or offensive, and it is my understanding […]

    February 13, 2018

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    CPRA

    Details of Preliminary Lawsuit Settlements

    Under the Public Records Act ("PRA"), records in the possession of state and local government entities are presumed to be public unless one of the PRA's enumerated exemptions to disclosure applies.  See Cal Govt Code Section 6252.   Settlement agreements entered into by public agencies have been recognized as public records by California Courts.  See […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA School Records

    School District Delays CPRA Response Beyond the Hearing Date For Which Documents Are Needed

    […] sohere. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    February 10, 2021

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    Blog

    ‘Stop Shooting Her!’: Video of Fatal Shooting of Teen Shows Why Police Transparency Matters

    […] armed when she was running toward deputies, or who shot her." To investigate that claim, independent journalist Joey Scott submitted a request under the California Public Records Act for videos of the shootout. But the sheriff’s department stonewalled for 18 months. Only after FAC demanded disclosure did the sheriff finally release videos and other […]

    April 15, 2024

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    FAC News Press Release

    "Mother Jones" publisher Jay Harris and media lawyers Judy Alexander and Ed Davis join CFAC Board

    […] Board of Directors as well, " said James Chadwick, CFAC’s President. "Jay, Judy, and Ed are steeped in the practicalities of putting the First Amendment and open government to work for everyone. They're bringing that expertise to CFAC, and they'll be invaluable additions to the Board," he said. CFAC is a nonprofit advocacy organization […]

    June 2, 2004

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    Newsgathering

    What Are Newsgathers’ Rights Regarding Private Homes Involved in Major Wildfire Area?

    […] sidewalks.  Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.  No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

    January 7, 2020

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    Monthly Giving

    JOIN FAC'S MONTHLY DONOR MEMBERSHIP Democracy Watchdog Members understand that an sustaining an inclusive, equitable society and a responsive, accountable government takes constant vigilance. Pledge your monthly membership today, and as a thank-you gift for standing with FAC, you will receive a FAC Membership Card and Keychain Flashlight. Join at the monthly amount that […]

    July 3, 2024

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    Newsgathering

    Videotaping public reservoirs

    […] liable for the publication of private facts when private information about a person is published and the information has no newsworthy value.  For liability to exist, there must be (1) public disclosure; (2) of a private fact; (3) that identifies the plaintiff; (4) the disclosure of which would be offensive to a reasonable person; […]

    June 14, 2009