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CPRA

Are letters to legislators public?

Yesterday I asked a California Senate committee for copies of the opposition letters they received regarding an active bill and shortly thereafter they faxed seven letters to me. So far so good, but on three of the letters the identity of the writer was redacted. (The other four letters were from organizations, and their […]

July 14, 2014
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First Amendment

How do we respond to government harassment of our protest?

[…] general, where public spaces are concerned, governmental entities are permitted to make and enforce reasonable time, place and manner restrictions, so long as they are content-neutral. So, for example, the extent to which the government must make a public park or public sidewalk (or in your case, a public overpass) available for private speech […]

September 18, 2013
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CPRA

Sheriff refuses access to complaint

[…] matter and am trying to recoup. I have sent the sheriff two letters but he refuses to comply with my request. could you please advise me as what to do now. There was a lot of controversy concerning the case. I am simply asking for copies of documents that I believe I am entitled to.

January 10, 2012
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CPRA Police Records

Need Guidance On Gaining Access to Arrest Report

[…] 6254(f)(1). You can read more on this website about the Public Records Act, including the law enforcement record exemption, here. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues […]

June 20, 2018
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CPRA Police Records

Police refuse to release report on shooting

The police are refusing to release a report it is doing on a shooting. Many months have passed since the incident. They give no explanation for their actions. What would be the best way to proceed to get them to release the report?

October 31, 2011
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CPRA

School district denies request for annual audit

The local school district responded to my request for copies of the proposals submitted for annual bond performance audits as follows, "The District is unable to produce the requested information until after the contract has been awarded." What is your opinion?

July 27, 2011
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First Amendment Newsgathering

City Won’t Add Us to E-mail List

The city's communication offices refuses to add us to their official media e-mail list, that sends information and notices about events the mayor will attend or news conferences. The office also purposely refuses to answer our calls and e-mails, based on our legitimate news coverage. What recourse do we have to at least compel […]

February 8, 2018
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CPRA

CPRA request denied for city employee’s college grades

The City has an employee reimbursement education program for college credits. Part of the city’s requirement for reimbursement is a minimum C grade. I made a public records request for the elected City Clerk and I’m told her grades are confidential by some Federal Statute. She has objected to my obtaining this information. Is […]

June 7, 2013
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CPRA

Records retention and PRA

Suppose I make a request for records from a public agency, but their records retention policy allows the records to be destroyed before the agency produces them. Does the Public Records Act require a suspension of the destruction of records if a request has been made?

April 26, 2016
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First Amendment

What are the rules regarding free speech and highway signage?

[…] the Outdoor Advertising Act, it appears that advertisement is construed quite broadly and would likely encompass the kind of signs you describe.) The Act contains an exception for temporary political signs, but such signs must pertain to a scheduled election, be placed no more than 90 days before the election, and be removed within […]

October 17, 2013