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CPRA

CPRA request for state agency’s contracts granted, but price-tag redacted

I'm a journalist researching the CA Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board’s relationship with a particular company that supplies one type of specialized medical insurance for the state. I recently sent the Insurance Board a public records request for various documents, including a request for the state's contract with the firm. I was sent the […]

March 25, 2013
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First Amendment Newsgathering Social Media

Are there legal actions to protect community newspaper against harassment, threats?

I volunteer to help run a small community newspaper. Before we went to print on our first issue, we started receiving bashings from a political group. The leader is a teacher who used her school email to spread her hate to us. After taking up the matter with the Superintendent, things slowed down. Recently, however, this teacher admitted on […]

June 11, 2014
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Brown Act

Can employment negotiations be held in closed session?

I submitted your Brown Act template regarding a closed meeting. The city attorney response was that it was ok to meet secretly to discuss other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of ".. .recognized employment organizations . . ." Government Code Section 3505. Please clarify.

August 1, 2011
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CPRA

How can copy fees vary from agency to agency?

[…] for the bid results, evaluation results and winning bidders proposal. I received a letter back stating that I had to pay $0.50 per page when I normally pay $0.10 per copy from government agencies. Is this correct? Also, why do most agencies just email it to us at no cost and some say they can’t?

September 5, 2011
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CPRA

Can’t access documents because the staff member in possession is on extended vacation

[…] of these records and have been informed that the person who has access to these records will be on vacation for at least another month. Does the government have the right to delay responding to my request for months due to vacations? If not, do you have any cases I can mention to the […]

October 5, 2011
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CPRA

How long does the agency have to reply to my records request?

I requested documents regarding disciplinary action taken against me by my employer, a metro department of transportation. It's been more than a month and I've not received a reply. What would be the next course of action?

January 19, 2012
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CPRA

Can a fee be charged for requesting public documents held in storage?

I recently submitted a Public Records Act request in my city. I have just been told that I will be charged a $33.25 fee for retrieving documents from storage. Is this legal? It certainly does not seem consistent with the PRA documentation I have read.

June 12, 2014
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CPRA

How to access Health & Safety building layout plans

I need copies of site plans and store layout plans for evidence in a Planning Commission Appeal. I am aware of Health & Safety Code Section 19851 requiring permission from an architect. However, how does the Records Act affect 19851. Is my assumption that the City needs to disclose emails on specific subjects correct?

August 17, 2011
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CPRA

Non-compliance of 10-day rule regarding CPRA

I have requested email addresses of our County Superior Court officials. The Court Operations Manager has not complied and the 10-day limit has expired. What recourse do I have in forcing disclosure of the information.

March 24, 2013
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CPRA

School district claims too busy to fulfill document request

I have made numerous attempts to view board meeting minutes, a contract with a specific vendor, payment documents to that vendor, and the names of the other bidders who were not selected for the position at the School District offices. Each time they sent me away saying that they were too busy to get […]

August 18, 2011