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    CPRA

    Powers that be ignored CPRA request. What should I do next?

    […] 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 exactly how it applies to those records.  […]

    May 11, 2015

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    Press Release

    Advocates, Press Seek Access to Court Records in FCI Dublin Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

    […] the prison has closed. Unless there is a compelling reason to maintain secrecy, the court should make the previously sealed documents available to the public immediately. " For decades, FCI Dublin officers hid the prison’s toxic culture from outside authorities and used threats and retaliation to silence the women they sexually abused," said Angelica […]

    June 12, 2024

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    Brown Act

    School Board Closed Sessions with Administrators

    […] there in case questions come up. I understand that board members who apparently know this to be a possible violation of the Brown Act, both current and former board members, are so far unwilling to speak up about this practice. How can a member of the public then address this possible Brown Act violation? […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    When Does Copyright Apply to Public Records?

    […] the home in the city offices. But they said we could not make copies of them or reproduce them because they were copyrighted by the architectural firm. I'm wondering if such a copyright exemption exists in the CPRA? Or do we have the right to insist on making copies of the material and publishing it?

    May 23, 2018

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    Cases Press Release

    Key settlement in FAC case breaks new ground in public access to officials’ emails

    […] a landmark settlement in a case involving public access to government email messages. The agreement with the city of Auburn, California requires the city to save emails for at least two years–replacing a prior policy of deleting most emails after 30 days. The agreement, approved by the city today, also assures public access to […]

    July 25, 2012

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    CPRA School Records

    CPRA and “Prompt” Production of Records

    […] told it will take an estimated 12 weeks to produce the records. My initial search of case law indicates that there is no hard and fast guideline for what is considered "prompt" under the statute; however, 12 weeks seems very excessive to me considering the small scope of the request. Also, this school district […]

    May 23, 2018

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    Brown Act

    Brown Act violations in closed session real-property negotiations

    […] be invalidated with a "Cure and Correct" letter due to incorrect closed session procedure. If so, how would the form letter be worded to accomplish this? Thanks for the response to my question. It appears that this violation may continue until the decision is brought to open session.One other question is as to the […]

    September 8, 2016

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    CPRA FOIA Police Records

    Online arrest records no longer show violations

    […] agencies may argue that sections 6254(f)(1) and (2) only require them to provide arrestee and incident information on a daily basis, as opposed to responding to requests for specific arrestee information. However, in amending the Public Records Act in 1982 to include the requirement that arrestee information be released, as well as incident reports, […]

    November 17, 2009

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    CPRA Police Records

    Obtaining Copies of Police Reports Relating to a Minor

    The Sheriff’s Office refused to provide me with a copy of their Police Report about a shooting. I stated that my son (9-yr old) resides at an address near the shooting and he is in mortal danger. I need this report for the Family Court.

    June 14, 2009