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    FAC sues Novato to compel release of secret emails

    FAC has filed a lawsuit against Novato, CA to force the city to make public emails about a controversial sports complex proposed for the Hamilton Fields neighborhood. The suit, filed July 12 in Marin County Superior Court (court documents posted below), contends that the emails relate to a public issue of importance to the local community, and that the city has […]

    July 13, 2016

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    CPRA

    Trade secrets in public records

    […] documents requested would be ready for review this Friday May 25. My questions are as follows: (1) Does the failure in the City's response to claim any exemption, give rise to a waiver of any objection to production?  I can't seem to find anything on this specific point. Until what point do they have […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Are draft reports exempt under CPRA?

    I have put in a public records request for a report done about the police dept. They have denied my request saying it a draft. The report has been around since August and read by the police chief, city managers office and other members of city staff. Do I have the right to access […]

    February 17, 2011

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    CPRA Police Records

    Are CPRA exemptions discretionary?

    When responding to a request for police reports, CA agencies will usually give a blanket-decision of no without an explanation. Since Cal Gov Code 6254 states CPRA exemptions are discretionary, are agencies negligent when declaring a blanket-policy of denying access to any requests? Our local PD allows access after the case is over. Are […]

    August 21, 2012

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    FAC Sues CA Attorney General to Force Disclosure of Police Misconduct Files

    The First Amendment Coalition (FAC) filed suit today against California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for failing to comply with the state’s new, landmark police transparency law. The suit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, seeks the release of records regarding serious police misconduct — records that all state and local agencies are now required […]

    February 14, 2019

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    How Can I Request All Audio and Video of My Arrest?

    I was arrested for DUI three months ago. Since then the DMV has dropped the case against me because I had 0.00 BAC.The officer believed me to be under the influence. I adamantly denied his accusations but none the less he arrested me. Now the probable cause is what concerns me. I am being […]

    August 8, 2020

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    CPRA

    Records involving peace officers

    […] during his entire employ at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.2) List of training sessions Lt. [X} has attended since January 1, 2000 - including curriculum overview for any trainings having to do with conduct and ethics relating to civilians (the public), inmate family members and inmate visitors.The Litigation Coordinator said that these two […]

    June 14, 2009

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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