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    CPRA

    The CPRA…

    […] to remind the agency of its legal obligation to justify a denial of a records request.  A sample PRA request is available on CFAC's website at: http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/cpra-primer/sample-cpra-request- letter/. The ultimate recourse under the PRA in the event of an improper denial is to initiate litigation.  It is sometimes helpful to remind the agencies that […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act CPRA School Records

    School District agenda packets

    I have submitted a phone request to my local School District for copies of the Board Packet.  I was refused, stating that "it was not their policy."  I then sent a Certified Letter citing legal references and demanding the documents.  They are still delaying and refusing.

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Recourse for ignored CPRA requests

    […] 6255.)  It would appear that the agency did not comply with this requirement in this case.  We would suggest that your next step be to write a letter to the agency, and explain that (a) you submitted a written request on a particular date; (b) substantially more than 10 days have passed and you […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Request For Public Employee W2 Forms Fulfilled, But Heavily Redacted. Are The Redactions Legal?

    […] pension/STRS contributions on behalf of the employee), and state income tax withheld. When I asked to have these redactions removed, the school's legal counsel responded with a letter that stated that would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy and not serve the public interest. Is there an accepted standard for what W2 information is […]

    April 26, 2022

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    CFAC files suit in affirmative action case to defend researcher’s academic freedom and oppose State Bar’s claim that it is above the law of access

    […] is affirmative action, the mere mention of which raises blood pressure levels among bureaucrats of all political persuasions. And because Sander's research breaches a taboo of political correctness: he hypothesizes that affirmative action, at least in top law schools, actually hurts the minority students it is designed to help. It does this, Sander suggests, […]

    June 3, 2009

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    First Amendment Police Records

    What is legality of reporting on contents of leaked documents?

    […] after they are leaked, and in some instances, will actively attempt to prevent such reporting. For example, in connection with the Sony hacks, Sony’s attorney sent a letter to various news entities warning them not to report on the leaked documents. However, once documents are leaked, it may not be up to the original […]

    November 8, 2016

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    CPRA First Amendment

    How can I get around the CPRA “catch-all” exemption?

    A recent CPRA request  to the  California Department of  Justice resulted in a partial denial of responsive records; they claimed the deliberative process exemption for the records not provided (citing Times Mirror). If a process is not related to something truly requiring secrecy, are there any options to pursue this information and what would be […]

    October 19, 2011

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    CPRA

    The CPRA and State Employees

    […] of his or her membership, agency, office, or employment."  Gov't Code § 6252(g).  Thus, the agency's statement that the PRA does not apply to state employees is correct only in so far as the employee wanting access to such records is requesting them for the purpose of exercising his or her employment duties (i.e., […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA Police Records

    Obtaining Copies of Police Reports Relating to a Minor

    […] seek, reminding them of their obligation under section 6254(f) to provide you with the required disclosures.  A sample CPRA request is available on CFAC's website at: https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/cpra-primer/sample-cpra-request- letter/.  Note that the PRA requires agencies to provide you with the documents requested, or notify you that your request has been denied, within 10 days.  Cal. […]

    June 14, 2009