June 20, 2018
Need Guidance On Gaining Access to Arrest Report
The police department is refusing to release the arrest report I’ve requested. Do they have to release the report under…
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June 19, 2018
Rules for Redactions in Florida Public Records
While investigating a story in Florida I requested a contract. Unfortunately, the copy I was given was heavily redacted including…
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June 18, 2018
Was Honking My Horn at a Police Officer Protected by the First Amendment?
I honked my vehicle’s horn at a police officer not paying attention when a red stop light turned green. How…
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June 15, 2018
How Do I Submit CPRA Requests to a CA County Court?
Does a court, judge and/or legal research attorney need to comply with a CPRA request? How can citizens format a CPRA…
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June 14, 2018
Can Local Government Hold Public Meetings in A Federal Building Where No Cameras Are Allowed?
Is it legal for a body subject to the Brown Act to hold their regular meeting in a federal building…
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June 13, 2018
Is A Chamber of Commerce Subject to the Brown Act?
Is a Chamber of Commerce subject to the Brown Act? How can one find out if that act applies to…
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May 30, 2018
Can A Public Official Interrupt A Speaker During Public Comment Time?
I experienced an incident at a meeting of my county board of supervisors. Upon addressing the Board for my allotted three minutes,…
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May 29, 2018
Request to School District for Records Refused
I made some CPRA requests to our school district. They are refusing to release the records. How do I file…
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May 28, 2018
How to Access Copies of New York Police Records Destroyed in Fire?
I’m a documentary producer researching a 1989 criminal case of Daniel Rakowitz. I requested the case files and court transcript for…
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May 25, 2018
How much detail about the incident, offense, or arrest is the public entitled to under the law?
I’m a journalist who filed a request for police reports with the Police Department, seeking information about certain incidents and…