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The California Bar and CPRA
Is the California Bar subject to the California Public Records Act or any similar open access law?
June 14, 2009
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University claims to have a year to respond to document requests
[…] Act, the agency must make the records available "promptly." If an agency refuses to provide records under the Act, the ultimate recourse is filing a lawsuit under Government Code Section 6259.Such lawsuits are typically initiated by a verified petition (i.e., a request filed under oath) that asks the court to issue a writ of […]January 4, 2011
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Globe trotting university official keeps tabs on dog sends bill to tax payers
[…] and the dean often calls the kennel from international locales on UC’s dime. I got the phone bills but UC redacted all the phone numbers citing California Government Code §6254(c); Cal. Civil Code §1798.42. I am looking for some guidance as to how to draft a response arguing that these phone numbers should be […]March 20, 2012
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Prof worried about free-speech rights regarding Facebook post
The First Amendment, with some exceptions, generally prevents the government from limiting citizens’ speech. Employers, with some exceptions, generally have the ability to limit what their employees can say on behalf of the company or while engaged in work functions. Thus, an interesting dynamic is generated when, as in your situation, the government is […]February 22, 2015
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Dental Board of California & the CPRA
[…] California refused my CPRA request for reports of dental complications pursuant to the Business and Professions Code 1680(z)(1-3). The Board maintains that these records are exempt under Government Code Section 6254(f). The Board contends that these reports are exempt because they are complaints or investigations compiled for licensing purposes. I believe the Board is wrong […]April 19, 2016
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Do agenda posting times count business days only?
I understand that the Brown Act requires that agendas be made public 72 hours in advance of a meeting. Is that 72 business hours or could posting on a Friday morning (ahead of a Monday meeting) be sufficient notice? This notice would be posted at a California Public Charter School.March 18, 2016
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Can a fee be charged for requesting public documents held in storage?
I recently submitted a Public Records Act request in my city. I have just been told that I will be charged a $33.25 fee for retrieving documents from storage. Is this legal? It certainly does not seem consistent with the PRA documentation I have read.June 12, 2014
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School district claims too busy to fulfill document request
[…] to provide an estimated time and date of production. If an agency refuses to provide records under the Act, the ultimate recourse is filing a lawsuit under Government Code Section 6259. Such lawsuits are typically initiated by a verified petition (i.e., a request filed under oath) that asks the court to issue a writ […]August 18, 2011
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Police say daily crime logs can’t be released to the public
[…] glass on the front window and said I could not take photos or notes. I am arguing that the log must be delivered electronically by request per government code 6253.9, and that I must be allowed to inspect the document in person and duplicate as I see fit. The department PIO sent a message […]June 17, 2016
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Agency Claims 90-Day Records Request Response Time
[…] was finally told that a response would be forthcoming in 90 days. I questioned the 90 days and below was a response from there legal dept. " Government Code 6253(c) also states that when a state agency makes a determination that it has disclosable public records, that "the agency shall state the estimated date […]February 14, 2018
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