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CPRA Police Records

Can law enforcement seal a search warrant that gathered evidence on a civil case?

[…] your first question -- one would imagine that the Penal Code provision is limited to search warrants in criminal cases. It is not immediately apparent why the government could invoke its police powers in connection with a civil case.Again, however, this issue goes beyond our legal expertise. Next, assuming that Penal Code § 1534 […]

August 19, 2011
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Brown Act CPRA

School Superintendent Goals: Public or Private?

Under the Brown Act, does a school board have the obligation to disclose the goals they set for the district superintendent of schools? Similarly, do they have the obligation to disclose the evaluation criteria for the superintendent of schools? The evaluation criteria for teachers is in the public record, so why not the same […]

August 14, 2014
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Brown Act First Amendment

Written public comment not read as promised before City Council vote taken

I submitted a written public comments to an agenda item because I could not attend a Special Meeting of the City Council. The City Clerk acknowledged that they had been received and would be read into the record during public comment time period for the specific item. This did not happen and the vote was taken […]

June 14, 2016
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CPRA

Agency answered cure & correct letter with demonstrable falsehoods

I sent a letter to a public agency requesting "cure and correction," to a Brown Act violation. The Agency responded with a signed document that contained demonstrably false statements of fact. What is the correct name and legal status of this response document? Is it a legal response that is subject to perjury or […]

February 4, 2011
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Brown Act First Amendment

Board retailiating against former colleague who called them on Brown Act violations

[…] about insurance, until finally I received notice that I would no longer have access to my hanger although the rent was always paid in full and on time. Who helps citizens in my situation? Any gov agency? Legal group? I can’t afford to hire an atty to fight a government agency with unlimited funds. Thanks

August 21, 2011
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Brown Act

City Councilmembers texting each other while deliberating

[…] serial meetings that you might find helpful as you analyze the situation in Pomona. 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 10, 2014
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Brown Act

What are the rules rescheduling a regular board meeting?

[…] but, again, the specific procedures would vary among legislative bodies. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition 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 29, 2011
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Brown Act CPRA

Redaction of investigative report

[…] regarding harassment by council member. Is not the client entitled to the entire file without redactions? City council members have complained about the heavy redactions. Does the Brown Act require discussion of this type of thing in closed session? I am unsure if anything applies to investigation on council members and investigation started without […]

August 12, 2014
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CPRA FOIA

Third time no charm: University denies documents, offers no explanation

[…] a sample request letter, helpful: http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/category/resources/access-to-records/. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to the inquiries, we can give general information regarding open governmentand speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. Lawyer's Assistance Request Form Access to Records

February 4, 2011
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Brown Act

Doesn’t the Brown Act require regularly scheduled meetings?

[…] may be the board is in violation of the Brown Act on this front. 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.

October 19, 2015