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CPRA

I’m applying to volunteer for the Sheriff’s Dept. Is that form subject to CPRA requests?

I am considering volunteering for a local sheriff's department. I was given a 14 page document by the department to fill out with lots of background information questions. Some questions are more personal than others. I have no issue supplying them BUT I am curious if this 'volunteer information' form becomes subject to CPRA requests by […]

November 16, 2015
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Court Records

Accessing adoption records

In California, is the DATE an adoption record is sealed confidential? If so, how does one petition the court to open the record if you don't know when the action was filed or when the sealing order made?

June 14, 2009
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First Amendment Social Media

My Councilmember Has Blocked Me from Posting on Her Official Page

My local council member was involved in a recall against her for beating up her lover and campaign manager, both married, while intoxicated on the side of the highway. I was very active in the recall of this women and she recently started censoring her critics on social media, she actually has me blocked […]

April 13, 2019
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CPRA

Is a Salary/Wage Review Really A “Trade Secret”?

Our District Hospital contracted with a company to do a salary/wage and benefit review of hospital employees. They are meeting in closed session and discussing this report as a "trade secret." I have requested a copy of this report under the CPRA and was refused based on the trade secret exemption. Their response was, […]

July 2, 2010
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CPRA Police Records School Records

College Campus Police Blotter

I am interested in finding out whether the police blotter on college campuses is public record. Are there any case laws regarding this particular topic?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA Police Records

Obtaining Copies of Police Reports Relating to a Minor

The Sheriff’s Office refused to provide me with a copy of their Police Report about a shooting. I stated that my son (9-yr old) resides at an address near the shooting and he is in mortal danger. I need this report for the Family Court.

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Does the CPRA cover CA Energy Commission applicants?

[…] regarding photos taken during a study undertaken by an an applicant for a California Energy Commission license. The company submitted a report, but CEC staff had many questions, and wanted photos, notes, data from the study, and to speak with the biologist who conducted it; staff requested a subpoena for the data and to […]

May 4, 2013
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CPRA

Requests for applications of public positions

I live in a City with a deep his tory of closed government.The City Clerk has just notified me that I can not review (partially redacted) copies of job applications of the director of the City's planning department. I will not be allowed to see anything.It is my understanding that CFAC's stance is that […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Request for documents on Tax Lien Sale denied. Why?

How do I request in writing all records and e-mail communication on a property that was removed from a Tax Lien Sale from the time the first code enforcement violations to the present time. I have been refused an informal request without a good explanation. I would like to see the law that would […]

October 6, 2011
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CPRA

Drafts and Public Record

My city is reviewing and commenting on a Draft EIR for a large project they are undertaking. They have been getting drafts and commenting on it and then returning the comments to the consultant who presumably is editing the EIR in response to the comments. Are the Drafts of the EIR public records that […]

June 14, 2009