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CPRA

How Do I Access Decades-Old 911 Audios?

[…] it will make the records available. If not, it must cite a particular exemption and explain to you, in writing, how the exemption applies. Gov’t Code § 6253(c). One common exemption cited for 911 calls is known as the "investigatory exemption."See Gov't Code§6254(f). When applicable, this exemption permits police and other agencies to withhold investigatory […]

September 24, 2021
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Brown Act

Secret Ballots

[…] requirements are very specific, they have very short deadlines, and they are generally strictly enforced. Generally speaking, the "cure and correct" demand must be made within 90 days from the date the action is taken (but the demand must be made within 30 days if there is a violation of the agenda requirements set […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Outside City Lawsuit Settlements

[…] settlement agreement does not provide sufficient basis for denial under the PRA. Upon submitting your written request, the City must provide you with written notification within 10 days that specifies the exemptions in the Act upon which they rely. Gov't Code Section 6253( c). A sample PRA request letter can be found on CFAC's […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

How Do We Make a Community Service District Board Comply with the Brown Act?

[…] request seeks copies of disclosable records, and to either disclose them or cite an applicable exemption and its reasoning why that exemption applies. Cal. Gov. Code § 6253(c). If the agency fails to respond, or otherwise improperly withholds the records, you can sue to gain access to the records. Cal. Gov. Code § 6258. Note […]

January 20, 2021
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CPRA

Countering a claim of non-existent records

[…] by state or local agencies. The PRA requires agencies to provide you with the documents requested, or notify you that your request has been denied, within 10 days. (Gov't Code § 6253). If the written request is denied, the agency is obligated to back its denial by citing an exemption in the PRA or […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA

Does short notice of public hearing invalidate contract?

[…] the Public Hearing subsection. This agenda was attached to summary of the contract. I have not found language defining "Public Hearing" but I contend that 1) 30- days notice of hearing is required; 2) That notice was not properly served since it appeared under Consent Calendar which only can be discussed if a citizen […]

June 23, 2010
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Brown Act

Obligation to stated agenda

[…] still want to have a court determine that the action taken by the School District is null and void, then you must file a lawsuit within 15 days of receipt of the written refusal to cure and correct. If you do not do so, you will be barred from bringing a lawsuit to nullify […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Does Brown Act allow public meeting recordings to be destroyed?

[…] were taken during a public hearing and the board meeting and action at a county board. My understanding is that these legally can be destroyed after 30 days. Can I request a copy; can I request to listen to the recording; can I during this time record it on my own device? What can […]

March 25, 2013
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Brown Act

Brown Act and statute of limitations

[…] make a written demand that the legislative body "cure or correct" the action. Cal. Gov't Code section 54960.1(b). Generally speaking, the demand must be made within 90 days from the date the action is taken (but the demand must be made within 30 days if there is a violation of Section 54954.2). If the […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

School Board Closed Sessions with Administrators

[…] do not. The requirements are very specific, they have very short deadlines, and they are generally strictly enforced. Generally speaking, the demand must be made within 90 days from the date the action is taken (but the demand must be made within 30 days if there is a violation of the agenda requirements set […]

June 14, 2009