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    CPRA

    When does the 10 days count start with a CPRA request?

    On what day does the count begin for the PRA's response "within 10 days" start?  The day that the agency receives it?  Or the day afterward?  Does it have to be received on a business day?

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Third Party Notification

    […] website at the following link: http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/cpra-primer/sample-cpra-request-letter/. I do not believe that a private entity bidding for a public contract qualifies as an "agency" for purposes of section 6253(c)(3).  That section refers to the need for the agency to consult with "another agency" or "among two or more components of the agency" as a basis […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

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

    […] determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available." Gov't Code § 6253(c). The code then states what might constitute "unusual circumstances," including: (1) The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments […]

    January 19, 2012

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    CPRA

    Request for advisory committee’s documents denied

    […] agency determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available."Gov't Code § 6253(c) (emphasis added). The code then states what might constitute "unusual circumstances," including: (1) The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or […]

    August 3, 2011

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    CPRA

    Fire Department Mishandled Response to CPRA Request

    […] of power case which was captured on video. It was submitted on Oct 17, 2017. The department did not respond by Oct 27 as dictated by the 6253(c). On Nov 6, 2017. I contacted the department and they responded that the clerk who received the request on Oct 17th told me it would take longer. […]

    January 26, 2018

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    CPRA

    University claims to have a year to respond to document requests

    […] agency determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available."Gov't Code § 6253(c).The code then states what might constitute "unusual circumstances," including: Gov't Code § 6253(c). Additionally, access to copies of records is to be provided "promptly," Gov't Code […]

    January 4, 2011

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    CPRA

    Is CPRA 10-day deadline measured in calendar days or weekdays?

    […] shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records…" Govt Code § 6253(c) Is that 10 business days or 10 calendar days? How long do I have to wait before sending a followup request to which I have not gotten […]

    August 23, 2010

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    CPRA

    School district claims too busy to fulfill document request

    […] determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available." Gov't Code § 6253(c). The code then states what might constitute "unusual circumstances," including: (1) The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments […]

    August 18, 2011

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    CPRA

    Agency Claims 90-Day Records Request Response Time

    […] finally told that a response would be forthcoming in 90 days.  I questioned the 90 days and below was a response from there legal dept. "Government Code 6253(c) also states that when a state agency makes a determination that it has disclosable public records, that "the agency shall state the estimated date and time when […]

    February 14, 2018