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    CPRA Police Records

    Missing persons report and the CPRA

    […] agency, or . . . investigatory or security files compiled by any . . . state or local police agency."  They are therefore exempt from disclosure under Government Code section 6254(f).  However, the police department must disclose certain information contained in the report (unless doing so would endanger their investigation-and any such claim should […]

    June 14, 2009

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    First Amendment

    Can an individual publish a legal notice in a newspaper??

    […] am not familiar with the specifics of the specific laws on this issue in states other than California. However, my understanding is that your state permits local governments to designate a newspaper of general circulation serving its area as the official newspaper for the publication of any ordinance, public hearing, or other matter requiring […]

    May 17, 2013

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    CPRA

    Does the CPRA consider an email database public and disclosable?

    […] correspondence between the agency and business members to discuss information relating to the public. Bryan Cave 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.

    March 11, 2017

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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

  • Latest News

    Press Release

    FAC to Intervene in Lawsuit that Attempts to Prohibit Disclosure of Public Records

    […] seeks to prevent the release of public records regarding a former public school teacher’s alleged sexual abuse of students. A reverse CPRA lawsuit seeks to prevent a government agency from releasing records in response to a California Public Records Act (CPRA) request. Reverse CPRA lawsuits are often brought by the subject of the records […]

    May 9, 2024

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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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    Cases

    FAC’s greatest asset is the legal wisdom and experience accrued over decades of successfully holding governments accountable at the local, state, and federal levels, supporting journalists and educating people on how to enforce their First Amendment and open government rights.

    June 18, 2024

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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