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    CPRA

    Requests for applications of public positions

    I live in a City with a deep history of closed government.The City Clerk has just notified me that I can not review (partially redacted) copies of job applications of the director of the City's planning department. I will not be allowed to see anything.It is my understanding that CFAC's stance is that I […]

    June 14, 2009

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    First Amendment

    Expressive conduct at International Airport

    […] place and manner restriction. For example, if there are restrictions on speech that are applied evenly and without regard to the content of the speech, then the government may impose reasonable time, place and manner restrictions on the speech provided it demonstrate the restriction is (i) narrowly tailored, (ii) serves a significant government interest, […]

    April 21, 2016

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    CPRA

    Does the PRA apply to community college records

    […] 6253.1. You can learn more about the PRA on the FAC website: Public Records Act Bryan Cave 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

    April 12, 2016

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    CPRA Police Records

    Trouble obtaining arrest records and mugshots

    […] for the purpose of crime statistical data gathering. We are asking for data on a consistent basis, i.e. daily email, weekly spreadsheets etc. Some jurisdictions have supplied the arrest logs but no photos. Other jurisdictions act like this is the first time they have ever had a request for such information. Can you please advise?

    October 28, 2011

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    CPRA Police Records

    Police claims officer ‘use of force’ reports personnel not public issue

    […] agency should release the records in a redacted form.Gov't Code § 6253(a). Holme Roberts & Owen 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

    July 8, 2011

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    CPRA Police Records

    Denied records of homicide investigation

    […] knew I as a member of the immediate family I had the full right to the file. I sent in a formal request under the Public Records Act but heard nothing back. I followed up and ultimately got to a Sergeant. He said it was largely a factor of time to redact any personal […]

    December 23, 2011

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    CPRA

    Can City withhold information until it tells City Council members?

    […] later the city manager's office wanted to notify council members before releasing the document to the public. My question: is there any provision in the Public Records Act that allows for that delay? Second, the county elections office refused to provide me with a verbal update regarding what stage they were at in the […]

    August 29, 2016

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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?

    […] removing the sign. Id. Although these laws impact speech and the highly protected category of political speech  it seems likely that a court would find that the government interest in regulating the highways for safety and aesthetic reasons would be sufficient to justify any incidental impingement on speech, particularly given the exception made for […]

    October 17, 2013

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    CPRA Police Records

    Criminal case files and the Public Records Act

    […] a general description of any injuries, property, or weapons involved." Gov't Code § 6254(f). Bryan Cave 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

    July 19, 2012