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CPRA

Does an email search qualify as “data compilation” under CPRA?

A local agency claims that collecting emails via a search term falls under the "data compilation" clause of CPRA 6253.9(b)(2) and therefore they can charge me to inspect them. Is the agency correct?

April 25, 2016
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CPRA

City Wrongly Applying “Deliberative Process Exemption” To Requested Records

If you believe that your City is wrongfully withholding documents under the deliberative process privilege, I would suggest writing a follow-up letter to the City explaining why you believe the documents may not be withheld under the exemption and renewing your request for copies of the documents. If the City continues to refuse to […]

February 9, 2018
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How FAC Fights for Police Transparency

[…] and use of force. The guide, updated in 2023, includes a detailed legal guide with relevant statutes and court interpretations, along with a FAQ and sample request letters. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT PRIMERThis handbook offers an overview of our state’s main freedom of information law, with discussion of exemptions, fees, and best practices for […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
August 9, 2023
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CPRA

CPRA not denied, but never produced by agency

[…] with appropriate legal arguments as to why these records are subject to disclosure. You can find more information about the Public Records Act, including a sample request letter, at the First Amendment Coalition website at https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/category/resources/access-to-records/. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline […]

February 2, 2011
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CPRA

Time Frame to Respond to Record Requests

[…] reply that 1) said they received my request 2) stated my original request in italics and 3) said "It is our intent to respond to your request to the extent required by law." And nothing more. That letter was post-marked on the 11th and I have not received any follow-up information. What should I do?

June 14, 2009
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Taxpayers Going Postal Over Public Employee Pensions, Perks. Unions’ miscalculation: Opting for secrecy.

[…] Brown Act to make state and local government more transparent. Because unions enjoyed broad-based political support, efforts to enhance government accountability and responsiveness to voters were seen-- correctly--as benefiting the unions and their members.The public interest and public employees' interests were aligned. But the unions switched strategies. Although the change was gradual, by the […]
- Free Expression
June 11, 2010
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Brown Act

The public is severely limited in county meeting participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this a Brown Act violation?

[…] Under the current health orders, we are prevented from legally meeting with our neighbors, and the local council meetings (precursors to county meetings) have been canceled. Again, letters have poured into County officials the past month to request a postponement of all nonessential project review to remedy this situation, without any response back from […]

July 23, 2020
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CFAC, scholars sue CA State Bar for access to records on affirmative action

[…] avoid controversy on a politically sensitive issue. "Basically, the Bar has chosen to sacrifice academic freedom and the public’s right of access for the sake of political correctness," said CFAC executive director Peter Scheer. The new lawsuit is based on public record requests, also denied, that were filed earlier this year. The requests included […]
- Public Records
June 3, 2009
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Brown Act

School board offered settlement based on bad information; how can I set the record straight?

[…] options I have for going outside of the board for resolution. My goal would be to unwind the vote if at all possible, and re-vote under the correct facts. If that were not possible, I would like to let the public know that these incorrect facts were used in the discussions of the ultimate […]

February 20, 2012
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Brown Act

aa-Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and the Brown Act

[…] for closed sessions (items to be discussed must be posted on agenda, requirements for closed sessions must be met, etc). As to your first question, you are correct that in general, public comment must be allowed before or during the Board's consideration of the particular item. However, Brown Act itself does not contain any […]

June 14, 2009