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    CPRA

    Animal shelter won’t disclose contact info on local cat trapper

    […] in writing—however, regardless of form, the agency was required to cite any exemptions it is claiming and describe how the exemption applies to the records.  Gov’t Code § 6253(c).  It appears they did not, and we are left to speculate as to the basis of the claimed exemption. They may claim the records fall under the […]

    June 15, 2016

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    CPRA

    Agency missed CPRA request deadline

    On August 18, 2010, I submitted a public records request. I received a response stating that they will take 60-90 days to provide the records. In GC 6250 …an extension can only be for 14 days. What do I do now? Who would I contact regarding this non-compliance?

    October 12, 2010

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    CPRA

    City finds many ways to deny CPRA requests for emails

    […] one of the justifications an agency might use to enlarge it statutory time limit for responding to your request an extra 14 days. See Govt. Code section 6253(c)(2). But it is no excuse to not process the request in the first instance. Moreover, pursuant to Govt. Code section 6253.1, the city is required to […]

    May 31, 2013

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    CPRA Police Records

    Are police informant contracts subject to the PRA?

    […] writing, if it will make the records available, or specifically state the exemption it is claiming and how it applies to the requested records.  Gov't Code § 6253(c).  The agency must also state the estimated date and time when disclosable records will be made available.  Gov't Code § 6253(c). The PRA requires agencies assist you […]

    April 27, 2016

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    CPRA

    Using the CPRA to access list of alcoholic beverage licensees

    […] in writing, if it will make the records available, or specifically state the exemption it is claiming and how it applies to the requested records.  Gov't Code § 6253(c). The agency must also state the estimated date and time when disclosable records will be made available. Gov't Code § 6253(c).  The PRA requires agencies assist you in […]

    June 13, 2016

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    CPRA

    Strategic question regarding a large PRA request

    […] agency refuses to provide a certain record it must cite any exemptions it is claiming and describe how the exemption applies to the records. Gov’t Code § 6253(c). The first step, of course, is simply making the request. When I make a request, I typically first consider what categories of information I’m seeking – e.g., […]

    September 6, 2016

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    CPRA

    How can my records request meet deadline if staff assigned is on vacation?

    […] public records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefor."  Gov't Code § 6253(c).  "When the agency dispatches the determination, and if the agency determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall state the estimated date and time […]

    September 11, 2015

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    CPRA School Records

    School District Delays CPRA Response Beyond the Hearing Date For Which Documents Are Needed

    […] insight to aid a special education student with whom the districts are currently engaged in due-process hearings. I received an initial reply extending their reply for 15 days. In an effort of good faith, I did not protest the extension. Now I have received a second response, again extending their deadline for another month, […]

    February 10, 2021

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    CPRA

    How do I enforce my right under the CPRA to inspect records?

    […] inspect the Department of Respiratory Therapy Policy and Procedures Manual. (The title of the manual was found in a Board of Directors meeting agenda. ) Over ten days have elapsed with no response to this request and no response to a follow-up request. The district did not request an extension. For various reasons I […]

    June 7, 2017