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Brown Act

Signing In at Public Meetings

The California Supreme Court has recognized that "' school board of a school district constitutes a "legislative body" of a "local agency"'" under Government Code §§ 54951-54952 of the Brown Act. "'Thus is subject to the requirements of the Brown Act, and must conduct its meetings in open sessions unless a statutory exception authorizes […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

What rules apply to searching DMV database?

[…] told it was a "family court issue." Also, I recently requested documents from the agency where my ex resides, which in part stated: "Under the California Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am requesting the following documents and information from your department: All criminal reports, incident reports, and investigation reports relating to suspect/involved party; […]

December 7, 2010
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CPRA Police Records

Is law enforcement body camera footage a public record?

[…] which means, presumptively, body camera footage would be subject to disclosure unless some other exemption applies. In California, however, police investigatory records are exempt from disclosure under Government Code § 6254(f). Thus, to the extent that the requested footage has become part of a police investigation, then it likely would be exempt from disclosure under the […]

January 19, 2015
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CPRA

Does a councilmember use of personal email address mean all messages are exempt?

[…] was wondering if a city councilmember uses his personal email address as his primary source of contact, lists it on a city’s website as his email address, if any communication done on that email address is still exempt from the California Public Records Act? Is any legislation is coming down the line to address that?

November 22, 2011
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CPRA

How long does the agency have to reply to my records request?

I requested documents regarding disciplinary action taken against me by my employer, a metro department of transportation. It's been more than a month and I've not received a reply. What would be the next course of action?

January 19, 2012
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CPRA FOIA

Construction inspectors’ addresses omitted from CPRA response

[…] 187, 193 .) Courts have also recognized that the public interest in disclosure is minimal, even when the requester asserts that personal contact is necessary to confirm government compliance with mandatory duties, where the requester has alternative, less intrusive means of obtaining the information sought. (See, e.g., Painting Industry, supra, 26 F.3d at p. […]

July 18, 2013
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CPRA

State Public Health Department Withholding Public Inspection Records

[…] the machine used. I received a statement stating my request was being delayed and I might not receive all of the records. After complaining and resubmitting my request, I received some of the records but not all. I was told an administrator must first inspect the public records and then decide which records are given.

February 7, 2018
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CPRA

Can An Agency Charge Fees for Inspecting Public Records?

I am inquiring whether agencies can charge you to inspect emails or get copies of emails based on Government Code section 6253.9(b)? Are they allowed to use rule of cost to construct a record, and the cost of programming and computer services necessary to produce a copy of the record, for the charging of […]

February 26, 2018
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First Amendment Newsgathering

Do students’ free speech rights extend to internet and TV broadcasts?

[…] or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution. 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.

December 2, 2011
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First Amendment

How are non-print media regulated in schools?

[…] or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution. 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.

August 25, 2011