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    CPRA

    How can I access records regarding college sports’ recruitment?

    […] request so that you are familiar with both the procedure for requesting such records and the scope of the laws. Finally, you can find a sample request letter (for California) on the FAC’s website, which you could adapt to other states as necessary.  As a practical matter, you will also want to think about exactly […]

    July 21, 2016

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    FAC News Press Release

    Elizabeth Sanchez Joins FAC as Legal Fellow

    […] its work increasing access to public records and government meetings, and defending freedom of speech and freedom of the press. She will draft amicus briefs and advocacy letters, help operate FAC’s free Legal Hotline, and assist with FAC attorneys’ litigation. Elizabeth Sanchez is not licensed to practice law in the state of California. She […]

    October 2, 2024

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Is It Legal To Share Public Documents Received From One School District With Another School District?

    […] and reasonable attorney’s fees in defending the lawsuit. Cal. Gov. Code § 6259(d). If you would like to reference additional information regarding PRA requests, including a sample letter template, you can do so here. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In […]

    September 24, 2021

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    CPRA

    Obtaining Legal Records of a Public Agency

    […] ledger from the finance department with a listing of expenses only with just 3 of over 100 pages showing the case or project information. I sent another letter stating that the information was incomplete.  It took the city another month to respond.  Now they are saying that the billing statements and invoices are protected […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA Newsgathering

    Accessing 911 Calls and Police Reports

    […] writing (within 10 days) and specify the exemptions to disclosure on which they are relying.   A sample written request can be found at the following link: https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/cpra-primer/sample-cpra-request- letter/ The PRA exemption at issue for the records you seek is found at Government Code section 6254(f), which exempts from disclosure records of law enforcement complaints […]

    June 14, 2009

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    FAC, SPJ NorCal Release Template for Requesters Facing Delayed Access

    FAC and the Freedom of Information Committee of the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California chapter today published a new tool to help overcome barriers to public information. Some state and local entities in California have stopped responding to requests made under the Public Records Act citing the COVID-19 health emergency. The following is a […]

    March 27, 2020

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    CPRA

    PRA Requested Documents Withheld Due to “Attorney-Client Privilege”

    […] log or other kind of index of records it is withholding.  However, the burden is on the agency to show that an exemption applies.  If Cal Fire’s letter to you did not provide sufficient information to show that the withheld records are subject to attorney-client privilege, you might consider asking for additional information to […]

    June 26, 2018

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    CPRA

    Can I use the PRA to request lawmaker’s emails and calendars?

    […] on if they are state or local legislators)—you can find more information on this website about how to submit a Public Records Act request, including a sample letter.  Find information on LORA  on the CA State Assembly's website. Although it is ultimately the agency’s duty to help you make effective, focused requests, I would recommend specifying […]

    August 26, 2016