March 18, 2015
Are police dashboard-cam videos exempt from the CPRA?
I am writing to see if there is any California case law on the release of dash cam videos and…
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February 23, 2015
Can I access documents from State License Board investigation?
I would like to gain access to Contractor State License Board documents relating to a recently concluded investigation against me.…
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February 21, 2015
Does CA have a public records ombudsman?
I sent a public records request to the CA DMV and they were required to respond with 10 days. It’s…
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January 19, 2015
Is law enforcement body camera footage a public record?
I would like to know if the footage captured by body cameras and their recording devices a public record?
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January 18, 2015
Are a city manager’ meetings with his staff covered by the Brown Act?
Recently I learned our City Manager approved the implementation of a significant change to a public fee-paid service without presenting…
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December 13, 2014
Public Agency claims investigation files are exempt PRA
I filed a complaint alleging the violation of the corporate practice of medicine by a large California Corporation. The complaint…
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December 12, 2014
Police refuse to release names of individuals who bought stolen laptop
My laptop was taken in a burglary. When the police located it, it had been bought and sold twice people who…
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November 16, 2014
Denied request for identities of homicide victims four years after the crime
I have a question about police records you may be able to help with. I’m trying to verify the identities…
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November 15, 2014
Can I access recordings made by the LA Dept. of Animal Services?
Does a request for public records of public hearings of department of Animal Services include tape recordings of hearing made…
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November 12, 2014
CHP said I could view dashboard video, but all my requests have been denied
What can I do if CHP does not honor my right to see public records? A CHP officer crashed near…