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CPRA

Can I insist on the original record?

[…] direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable. "Upon request, an exact copy shall be provided unless impracticable to do so." Cal. Gov't. Code Section 6253(b) (emphasis added). If there is information in the original document that is not in the copy, then it can certainly be argued that the copy is not […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Deadline missed for CPRA request. What should we do next?

[…] type of order directing the School District to take a specified action. Gov't Code § 6259. Plaintiffs who prevail in these actions are entitled to recover their attorneys’ fees, which of course would come from the School District’s pocket. Id. You might want to write to the School District and remind them of their duties under the PRA. You […]

October 13, 2015
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CPRA

Sheriff Denied My Request For Data From Automated License Plate Readers

[…] of the public records laws, the court will order the agency to release the records, and the agency will be liable for your court costs and attorney’s fees. Cal. Gov. Code § 6259(b), (d). However, if the court finds your suit is "clearly frivolous," you will be responsible for the agency’s court costs and […]

January 20, 2021
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CPRA

Time Frame to Respond to Record Requests

[…] records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefore." Cal. Govt. Code Section 6253(b) (emphasis added). Even if the agency did not receive your request until the 11th, it should have responded to you before now. If you want to be […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Can cities withhold public access to calendars?

[…] remind the city that should you be forced to bring a lawsuit to enforce your rights under the PRA, the city will be liable for your attorneys’ fees should you prevail. Gov’t Code § 6259(d). Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding […]

March 18, 2016
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CPRA

Does CA have a public records ombudsman?

[…] the agency that should you be compelled to file a lawsuit to enforce your rights under the PRA, the agency would be required to pay your attorney’s fees should you prevail. Gov't Code § 6259. Hopefully a follow-up letter to the agency will do the trick here, and spur the DMV to respond to your […]

February 21, 2015
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CPRA

Will attorney/client privilege keep me from learning how County is spending bond money?

[…] the PRA, e.g., attorney work-product information, could be redacted so that the records could be disclosed without revealing any privileged information. However, the amount paid in legal fees should typically not be exempt from disclosure, and those portions of the bills showing what the county spent must typically be disclosed. If you haven't done […]

June 8, 2015
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CPRA Newsgathering School Records

School denies access to all info about coach fired amid rumors players’ were abused.

[…] released. BRV, Inc., 143 Cal.App.4th at 759.) Finally, your response to a written refusal to produce records might also include a reminder to the school district that attorney’s fees are available to a successful plaintiff who is forced to bring a lawsuit to enforce disclosure under the Public Records Act. Bryan Cave LLP is general […]

March 9, 2014
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Brown Act CPRA

A Board member vs. public member rights under PRA

[…] records. Additionally, should you be required to bring a lawsuit to enforce your rights under the Public Records Act, you will be entitled to recover your attorneys’ fees, should you prevail. Gov't Code § 6259(d). Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding […]

March 23, 2016
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CPRA Newsgathering

Should complaints against belligerent councilman be public?

[…] the reports are exempt from disclosure, and the newspaper decides to file a writ of petition in the Superior Court to compel disclosure of the report, attorneys’ fees are available to a plaintiff who prevails in litigation filed pursuant to the Act. Gov’t Code You can find additional information on the Public Records Act […]

August 19, 2011