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Trying to access the transcript of a 911 call

[…] ("PRA") would govern your request. Whether or not the 9-1-1 transcript (or tape) should be released will depend on whether it is considered "investigatory." The investigatory records exemption of the PRA, Gov’t Code §6254(f)(2), allows police and other investigatory agencies to withhold investigatory files from the public, even after the investigation is over. See, […]

June 16, 2015
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CPRA

Can an agency’s CPRA defense go beyond the exemptions in the initial denial?

I was recently denied government records based on a single specific exemption to the California Public Records Act. I truly believe these records should be public so I filed a lawsuit myself to compel disclosure. After serving the lawsuit, the head of the agency informed me during a meeting that they may defend the […]

September 16, 2010
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CPRA

How Do I Access Decades-Old 911 Audios?

The California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires public agencies to disclose public records unless some exemption applies. Public records include "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used or retained by any state or local agency." Gov’t Code § 6252(e). Note that the word "writing" as used […]

September 24, 2021
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CPRA

Agency answered cure & correct letter with demonstrable falsehoods

[…] attorney for legal representation -- are probably subject to disclosure under the Act.However, the agency may attempt to withhold those bills based on either the pending litigation exemption (Gov't Code § 6254(b)) or attorney-client privilege under the Evidence Code, which is incorporated into the Public Records Act by Government Code § 6254(k). With respect […]

February 4, 2011
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CPRA

Accessing Termination of Employment Records

1) My former employer violated my privacy by releasing reasons why I was terminated to the public which was different from the reason that he has given me in writing. 2) I recently asked for copies of my emails pursuant to public records act and the City denied me them. .

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Are the applications for state professional licenses public?

I am a researcher for a state government agency. For a current project, I hoped to access the applications for state professional licenses submitted by engineers. I say the records are public. Our lawyer said no. Help!

August 16, 2011
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CPRA Police Records

Police Reports and the CPRA

[…] If the report was filed against me am I entitled to a copy? I have had approx 50-75 police reports filed against me by my insane neighbor and I am preparing to file legal action. I need the police reports for evidence. How do I get them? The police will not give them to me.

June 14, 2009
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FAC joins Apple v Samsung appeal to urge disclosure of confidential records filed in court “under seal”

The First Amendment Coalition has entered into the Apple v. Samsung patent infringement lawsuit in order to advocate for public disclosure of confidential financial records that both Apple and Samsung filed in court under seal. Apple and Samsung have both appealed an August 9 ruling by the trial court Judge, Lucy Koh, ordering the […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
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September 5, 2012
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CPRA Police Records

CHP said I could view dashboard video, but all my requests have been denied

[…] highway. I reported the officer's peculiar behavior to the supervisor and she assured me that he was fine and she would know because they had been friends for many years and she would know if he was under the influence of anything. He clearly was under the influence of something and she was protecting […]

November 12, 2014
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CPRA

Obtaining Procedures Manual

[…] obtain a copy and was told that this manual is not available to the public as it covers police procedures. I told them what I wanted it for and said that they could redact the sections of concern. They still will not allow me to access the information I need. How do I get […]

June 14, 2009