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Can I access documents from State License Board investigation?

[…] up on my access rights, but am hoping to be as fully informed as possible before pursuing that route. I am a builder in San Francisco, and the Contractors State License Board closed an almost year long investigation against me finding they "do not have the evidence necessary to proceed with an investigation." The […]

February 23, 2015
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CPRA and “Prompt” Production of Records

[…] agreeing to narrow it down to what should be a relatively simple search I have now been told it will take an estimated 12 weeks to produce the records. My initial search of case law indicates that there is no hard and fast guideline for what is considered "prompt" under the statute; however, 12 […]

May 23, 2018
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Was My Public Records Request Denial As “Unduly Burdensome” Justified?

[…] whether disclosure is prohibited by specific laws or prohibited as against sound public policy. As a result, the County objects to producing the records sought based upon Government Code Sections 6254(a) and (k), and possibly additional subsections, and Government Code Section 6255. Additional privileges may apply based on a review of the records." Is […]

February 15, 2018
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CPRA

Blanket Denial of CPRA Requests from Law Enforcement Agency

I recently filed several California Public Records Act requests with a local police department. Some were fulfilled, some were blanket denied. I was hoping I could get some advice on where to go next to help further my reporting into the matter.

May 16, 2018
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My CPRA requests have been ignored. What can I do?

I recently filed CPRA requests with both the California Department of Justice. I am being ignored. These requests have to do with the hot-button issue of adult guardianships, information which the powers that be might not be too happy to release. Nevertheless, the Sunshine laws mandate disclosure. As I am being stonewalled, I am […]

May 19, 2015
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Can I use public records to find out why I was denied unemployment benefits?

[…] that I had I refused a Job…and under Code 1257B will be denied U/I benefits for 10 week…" I believe that EDD was supplied with false information by a previous employer simply for relation and or harassment do to a previous administrative law appeal that I won awarding me unemployment benefits over the objections […]

June 8, 2012
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CPRA

Can CA Alcoholic Beverage Control withhold documents?

[…] for this information. It has significant value because their licensing and enforcement actions are both completely out of whack. I will not immediately be able to support by joining since I am working to close a failed non-profit and start over. I have a lot of irons in the fire and will do so […]

September 15, 2014
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Can I access a deceased relative’s employment records?

[…] cannot find an answer for my specific question, which is "Why can't I have access to my deceased grandfather's application data/birth information?" He is dead. Who is the information going to hurt? It is very frustrating trying to research historical genealogy information to pursue my roots when there are so many roadblocks! It seems […]

September 12, 2014
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CPRA

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 you aware of any authorities that indicate how long a plaintiff has to sue under the CPRA?

August 25, 2010
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CPRA

Access to public library records under Public Records Act

I have been trying to obtain records of withdrawn items from my public library over the past 10 years. When I made my first request, they only provided records covering the last 2 years and 10 months, and they informed me that previous records do not exist - however, I have obtained information that […]

April 1, 2016