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CPRA Police Records

I Called Police About My Loud Neighbors Gathering During COVID. Were These Redactions Lawful?

This concerns a California Public Records Act request I recently made to a Police Department, and the response I got back improperly withholding some information from one of the responsive and disclosable Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Call Reports. Recently, one of the neighbors was having a very loud late-night party and illegal gathering (vis-à-vis […]

January 20, 2021
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CPRA

What Is The “Actual Cost” An Agency Can Charge For Fulfilling A Public Records Request?

[…] car. I looked up the California Vehicle Code that applies to traffic collisions, and it says the police department may not charge anything other than the " actual cost" of producing the record. My understanding of "actual" cost means that they may charge for what it costs to print the copies, not for labor, […]

April 10, 2020
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CPRA

How Do I Determine What Records are Available Before Making CPRA Request?

[…] this information so that I can craft a CPRA request that is as narrow as possible. I emailed the administrator of the California Lifeline program at the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and am awaiting a response. Should I make a CPRA request to get the information I need to create my actual CPRA request?

November 28, 2018
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Newsgathering

What Are Newsgathers’ Rights Regarding Private Homes Involved in Major Wildfire Area?

[…] sidewalks. 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

January 7, 2020
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First Amendment

What Are the First Amendment Rights of Elected Officials to Publicly Voice Opinion ?

[…] follow. 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

November 26, 2018
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CPRA

Can An Agency Charge CPRA Fees for Staff Time Spent on Request?

[…] fee. 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

November 21, 2018
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CPRA

CPRA Request Denied Citing “Investigatory Files” Exemption

[…] you. 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

November 19, 2018
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CPRA School Records

School District Delays CPRA Response Beyond the Hearing Date For Which Documents Are Needed

[…] sohere. 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

February 10, 2021
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CPRA

City’s Update Letters Not Shared With Public Until A Week After Release to Staff & Council

[…] 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 but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

March 10, 2020
Events

Newsgathering

Behind the Headlines: A Public Records Training Session for Journalists

[…] months of student protests. Annie Cappetta, Legal Fellow, First Amendment Coalition Cappetta contributes to FAC’s free Legal Hotline, which provides educational information about the California Public Records Act, other public access laws and the First Amendment. She also represents journalists in public records and First Amendment cases. She will share expertise on how to […]

August 10, 2024