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What rules must agencies follow when redacting public documents?

[…] a request for a copy of records that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records, shall make the records promptly available to any person upon payment of fees covering 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 […]

March 21, 2012
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Inspect vs. Request, and Proposals as Public Records

[…] person has a right to inspect any public record." Govt Code § 6253(a). Upon a request, the agency "shall make the records promptly available." Govt Code § 6253(b). Typically, the 10-day period for agencies to respond has applied to requests for copies of public records. The PRA provides that "ach agency, upon a request for […]

June 14, 2009
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University fails to make good faith effort to respond to records request

[…] providing the records. When a record is subject to disclosure, the PRA requires agencies to make it "promptly available" on payment of copying fees. Gov't Code § 6253(b). The PRA also says that "upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in […]

February 3, 2011
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County Ignores My Requests For Public Records

[…] are entitled to see an "exact copy" of records as they are maintained by the agency unless it is "impracticable to do so." Cal. Gov. Code § 6253(b). As such, unless the agency can cite an applicable exemption or explain to you why it would impracticable to show you the original information, it must provide […]

August 7, 2020
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Double standard on publishing names of document requesters

[…] a request for a copy of records that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records, shall make the records promptly available to any person upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable. Upon request, an exact copy shall be provided unless impracticable to do so. (c) Each […]

January 4, 2011
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Former State Employees and the CPRA

[…] or to receive a copy of any public record or class of public records under this chapter."). The PRA provides that successful litigants should receive their attorneys' fees. Govt. Code Section 6259(d) ("The court shall award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the plaintiff should the plaintiff prevail in litigation filed pursuant to […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Duplication fees for non-paper records

Our School District Board/Superintendent is charging for labor costs of making a CD copy of each monthly/special board meeting. I understand that the Cal. Gov't. Code Section 6253(b) indicates that such charges (i.e., labor costs for recording the CD copy) is not permitted. I have been round and round with the Board/Superintendent about these excessive […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

What Is The “Actual Cost” An Agency Can Charge For Fulfilling A Public Records Request?

[…] ("PRA"), an agency can only charge for the "direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable" when responding to a PRA request. Govt. Code section 6253(b). "Direct costs of duplication" has been interpreted narrowly, and one case specifically found an agency cannot charge for costs associated with searching for, reviewing or redacting information.See […]

April 10, 2020
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Can An Agency Charge CPRA Fees for Staff Time Spent on Request?

[…] Records Act, an agency can only chargefor the "direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable" when responding to a PRA request. Govt. Code section 6253(b). "Direct costs of duplication" has been interpreted narrowly, and one case specifically found an agency cannot charge for costs associated with searching for, reviewing or redacting information.See […]

November 21, 2018
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How can we make CSU produce public records withheld without explanation?

[…] a type of order directing the agency 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 agency’s pocket. Id. You might want to write to the university and describe why you think its response to your […]

October 7, 2015