August 25, 2010
Is there a statute of limitations on CPRA cases?
I have read the California Public Records Act and I have been unable to find a statute of limitations. Are…
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August 23, 2010
Is CPRA 10-day deadline measured in calendar days or weekdays?
The PRA provides that “[e]ach agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt…
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August 21, 2010
How does the CPRA deal with emails between elected officials
Can email sent by a California Special District elected official to other directors or the district office concerning district business…
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August 19, 2010
DMV denied request for records previously accessed. What should I do next?
I am attempting to identify information from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The specific information is an identifying number…
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August 18, 2010
Agency won’t provide records in electronic format
In response to our public records request for electronic data, public agencies have refused to release data in Excel format.…
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July 27, 2010
How are attorney’s fees calculated in CPRA cases?
First off thank you so much for providing such a boon to transparency in government.
I’ve found an attorney willing…
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July 20, 2010
What’s the law regarding destruction of public records?
What section of California law deals with retention and destruction of public records?
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July 13, 2010
Records request regarding government contractors was denied on privacy grounds
I manage a small organization that helps teach people to use public records for their protection. Recently we made a…
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July 2, 2010
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…
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June 24, 2010
Board Conducting Public’s Business Via Private Emails
It became apparent yesterday morning that the Board of Directors of our Community Services District is conducting a significant portion…