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  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA FOIA

    Third time no charm: University denies documents, offers no explanation

    The university where I work denied a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request that involved analysis of information that provided justification for a university policy.  After the denial I refined my letter to request specific documents. However, they haven't responded at to my second request, or to a follow up after ten working days had elapsed.

    February 4, 2011

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Can I use the Sunshine Act to access to state-controlled information?

    […] and "promptly notify" you, in writing, if it will make the records available, or specifically state the reasons the records are exempt from disclosure.  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 […]

    April 7, 2016

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Can I access attorney’s retainer agreement and invoices via the Public Records Act?

    […] agency must respond within 10 days of the request, stating whether diclosable records exist that match the request and provide an estimated deadline for producing them.  Govt. Code 6253(c). Additionally, the agency receiving the request must help "the member of the public make a focused and effective request that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records."Govt. […]

    July 2, 2015

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    My CPRA requests have been ignored. What can I do?

    […] Responding in writing to any written requests for records within 10 days of receipt of the request, and making copies of records available promptly thereafter.  Gov’t Code § 6253(c). If the agency is claiming that an exemption applies to any of the records you are seeking, it must let you know what the exemption is, and […]

    May 19, 2015

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Can my access to public records be limited to “by appt. only”?

    […] are subject to the PRA within 10 days of your request, and "promptly notify" you, in writing, if it will make the records available.  Gov’t Code § 6253(c). If not, the agency must specify why it believes the records are exempt from disclosure.  Id.  If the agency cites an exemption, it will need to explain, […]

    August 26, 2016

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    CA Medical Board non-responsive to PRA request

    […] that are responsive to the request. If claiming an exemption, the agency must not only specify the exemption but also explain how it applies.  Gov’t Code § 6253(c). Based on your email, it sounds like the Medical Board’s response is deficient because it failed to explain how section 6254(f) applies.  I would suggest you write back […]

    September 11, 2016

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act CPRA First Amendment

    Utility District board member access to agenda information

    […] and "promptly notify" you, in writing, if it will make the records available, or specifically state the reasons the records are exempt from disclosure.  Gov't Code § 6253(c). The District must also state the estimated date and time when disclosable records will be made available.  Gov't Code § 6253(c).  The PRA requires the District assist […]

    March 30, 2016

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Former State Employees and the CPRA

    […] The agency can take up to 10 days to provide copies of the records or inform you of its decision not to do so.  Govt Code Section 6253(c).  A denial of a request for a public record must include specific statutory authority for the denial, as well as the names and titles of the individuals […]

    June 14, 2009