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CPRA

Can I insist on the original record?

[…] copies lose much information of interest to me (for example, taped on notary statements, white-out alterations, blood stains, etc. - - I've seen it). I believe since the county USES the original documents and RETAINS them for a time that they should be PUBLIC RECORDS while in government custody. Do I have any legal options?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Bring your own copier?

I have a question regarding the CA Public Records Act. We have put in a records request to a county government agency and are planning to visit the agency on Thursday to photocopy some documents. However, the agency is insisting that we not bring our own photocopier (which we normally do on such requests […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Are Voter Information and Other Records Requests Public Records?

[…] person for election, scholarly, journalistic, or political purposes, or for governmental purposes, as determined by the Secretary of State." Govt. Code Section 2194(a)(3). Section 2188 of the Government Code sets forth the requirements for applications to obtain voter information. While you may not be able to obtain the particular information you are seeking, you […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Accessing DMV Files

[…] my license back. What’s important to me for the still pending cases in Arizona is that I need the reason and proof as to why they took action. I need California DMV and/or the CJIS to provide me with certified copies of whatever information they have and any changes/reasons since 1998. My question is: […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Accessing complaints to public agencies

Are complaints (acted upon or not) to an agency such as environmental health department or community development subject to disclosure. Our county only enforces certain provisions of the codes when there is a complaint by the public; however, they refuse to disclose any information regarding the complaints.

June 14, 2009
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CPRA Police Records

Access to Police Officer personnel files

[…] 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, does the situation apply differently to police employees?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Access to Incident Records

[…] I had two cars towed from a city street - the total cost of retrieval was over $1000.00. I feel that the reporting officer was coerced into action falsely by a complainant neighbor. I have requested the Incident Record, but am wondering if there is a way to find out the Officer's name and […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Access to appointment calendars

You can request access to the Sheriff's calendar pursuant to both the California Public Records Act (CPRA), specifically Government Code section 6253(b), and "Proposition 59" which is actually part of the California Constitution (Article I, section 3(b) of the California Constitution, to be precise).Neither the CPRA nor Article I, section 3(b) of the Constitution […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Recourse for ignored CPRA requests

The Public Records Act requires the public agency to respond in writing to your written request within 10 days. (Cal. Government Code Secs. 6253 and 6255.) It would appear that the agency did not comply with this requirement in this case. We would suggest that your next step be to write a letter to […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

When does the 10 days count start with a CPRA request?

Section 6253 of the Government Code, which sets forth the 10-day compliance period under the Public Records Act, simply states that a response shall be made "within 10 days from receipt of the request." In general, when a statute does not specifically provide for "business" days, calendar days apply. With respect to when the […]

June 14, 2009