Submit a Nomination for a FAC Award by January 24!

Search Results

Showing 61 - 70 of 1084 results

Asked and Answered

CPRA

Animal shelter won’t disclose contact info on local cat trapper

[…] in writing, which obligates the County to respond in writing—however, regardless of form, the agency was required to cite any exemptions it is claiming and describe how the exemption applies to the records. Gov’t Code § 6253(c). It appears they did not, and we are left to speculate as to the basis of the claimed […]

June 15, 2016
Asked and Answered

CPRA

Government agency refusal of email records

I was refused access to government emails and correspondence because the records were determined to be exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act (recognized under the public interest balancing exemption provided by Government Code section 6255). Does this also refuse my right to access the time and date of the email correspondence?

April 12, 2016
Asked and Answered

CPRA First Amendment

How can I get around the CPRA “catch-all” exemption?

A recent CPRA request to the California Department of Justice resulted in a partial denial of responsive records; they claimed the deliberative process exemption for the records not provided (citing Times Mirror). If a process is not related to something truly requiring secrecy, are there any options to pursue this information and what would […]

October 19, 2011
Asked and Answered

CPRA School Records

Globe trotting university official keeps tabs on dog sends bill to tax payers

[…] and the dean often calls the kennel from international locales on UC’s dime. I got the phone bills but UC redacted all the phone numbers citing California Government Code §6254(c); Cal. Civil Code §1798.42. I am looking for some guidance as to how to draft a response arguing that these phone numbers should be public.

March 20, 2012
Latest News

Cases Press Release

Secret Docket Revealed: FAC Wins Cal Supreme Court Rulings Unsealing Clemency Files

[…] rulings — six unanimous opinions issued Sept. 11 — reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to keep secret the files the Governor submits in support of his requests for the Supreme Court’s consent to grant clemency to twice-convicted felons. As a result, Governor Newsom is required to publicly release some previously sealed records no later […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
September 16, 2019
Asked and Answered

CPRA Police Records

Are the officer’s emails exempt from access under the CA Public Records Act?

I am considering filing an open records request under the California Public records act for the internal emails of a police sergeant.I suspect there is information related to misconduct on an issue not related to any open criminal case or crime investigation. Are the officer's emails exempt under the law, or would the department […]

September 22, 2015
Asked and Answered

CPRA

Tax Document Exemptions from Public Records Requests

[…] contracts from the county office of education, but the information we received was incomplete. We've thought of requesting the list of consultants who received an IRS 1099 form, but we're concerned that we would be denied the information on the grounds that it falls under the "tax" exclusion section of the PRA. Is there […]

June 24, 2010
Asked and Answered

CPRA Police Records

Is crime victim entitled to see investigation records?

My daughter was raped by her ex and he recorded it. She obtained the video and filed charges. Her ex is the son of a DA employee. They did not file charges and "lost the video." They did not notify anyone and the case is closed. Since then they have refused to enforce a Domestic […]

October 26, 2010
Asked and Answered

CPRA

Are worker’s comp claims public documents?

California's Labor Code provides that "xcept as expressly permitted , a person or public or private entity not a party to a claim for workers' compensation benefits may not obtain individually identifiable information obtained or maintained by the division on that claim. For purposes of this section, 'individually identifiable information' means any data concerning […]

July 27, 2011
Asked and Answered

CPRA Police Records

Access to Police Officer personnel files

Basically, what I want from the city is: 1. The former chief's personnel file (including his contract, etc.) 2. The investigation documents (which I'm assuming would specify allegations, testimonies, etc.) 3. The former chief's termination action (which I'm assuming he received in writing). Do I legally have access to any of these things? Also, […]

June 14, 2009