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Economic Interest Disclosure Statements
[…] are forced to file a lawsuit to get a response and then get some of what you are asking for, you should be entitled to your attorneys fees under Government Code section 6259, which requires that "he court shall award court costs and reasonable attorneys fees to the plaintiff should the plaintiff prevail in litigation filed pursuant to […]June 14, 2009
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Filing Complaint under State Audits Guidelines
[…] improper denial is to initiate litigation. It is sometimes helpful to remind the agencies that the prevailing parties in a PRA litigation are entitled to their attorneys' fees. Govt. Code § 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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Can Agencies Be Required to Choose Least Costly Format for Electronic Record Reproduction?
[…] records using a file request link it's a huge win. There's no wait once files are identified, there's no back-and-forth about reasonableness of DVD or whatever duplication fees, mailing fees, etc. Of course, regardless of the CPRA's requirements, it's no secret that some public bodies are fond of using fees to discourage requesters. Understandably, […]November 27, 2018
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School District Delays CPRA Response Beyond the Hearing Date For Which Documents Are Needed
[…] 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 […]February 10, 2021
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Title IX Compliance Report
[…] improperly, you also have the option of filing a lawsuit under the PRA. The PRA provides that prevailing parties in a PRA litigation be awarded their attorneys' fees. Govt. Code § 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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Denied access to letters of complaint regarding Airbnb rentals
[…] that warrant any redactions made. Once the agency determines whether the requested records are subject to disclosure, such copies are to be provided "promptly," Gov't Code § 6253(b) (emph. added), and "othing in this chapter shall be construed to permit an agency to delay or obstruct the inspection or copying of public records." Thus, the […]March 13, 2014
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My CPRA requests have been ignored. What can I do?
[…] that should you be forced to bring a lawsuit to enforce your rights under the PRA, and you prevail, the agency will be obligated to pay your attorney’s fees. Gov’t Code § 6259. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, […]May 19, 2015
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Can I be charged for postage for CPRA requested documents?
[…] Records Act ("PRA"). When responding to a PRA request, an agency can charge for the "direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable." Govt. Code section 6253(b). "Direct costs of duplication" has been interpreted narrowly. See N. Cnty. Parents v. Dep’t of Ed., 23 Cal. App. 4th 144 (1994) (holding that agency cannot charge for […]September 13, 2016
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How do I enforce my right under the CPRA to inspect records?
[…] is to request copies of records. When copies are requested, the district has 10 days to respond, and after that must provide those copies promptly. Gov’t Code § 6253(b). The second method is to request to inspect records in person by invoking Government Code § 6253(a), which provides, "ublic records are open to inspection at all […]June 7, 2017