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Denied police records because they were not in “searchable format”

[…] a specific arrest date, you may be able to get records through that method. Bryan Cave, LLC 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.

August 17, 2012
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CPRA

Does CA have a public records ombudsman?

[…] is not fulfilling its statutory duties under the Public Records Act. In situations such as yours, I usually recommend writing back to the agency, reminding it that Government Code § 6253(c) requires a written response within 10 days of receipt of the request (and perhaps noting that this date – January 15 – has already come […]

February 21, 2015
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CPRA

Can I use public records to find out why I was denied unemployment benefits?

[…] no set form or process that must be followed to make a public records request, except that a request must "reasonably describe an identifiable record or records." Government Code § 6253(b). Requests need not even be in writing, although doing so creates a record of when you made your request (in case you decide […]

June 8, 2012
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CPRA

Agency charging $2k for redacting electronic records

[…] on to the requester. However, the answer probably does depend on the specific situation. 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.

April 13, 2012
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CPRA

Agency’s proposed fees for producing electronic records–$2,000!

[…] on to the requester. However, the answer probably does depend on the specific situation. 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.

March 28, 2012
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CPRA

UC keeps extending my records request without providing a reason

First let me extend the Coalition's sympathies for your recent loss. The Public Records Act, at Government Code section 6253(c), provides that "each agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable […]

September 8, 2011
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FOIA

Does Excessive Redaction of FOIA Requested Documents Constitute Censorship?

[…] Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, is a federal open records act that provides a mechanism to gain access to public records. The FOIA requires that a government agency produce existing records that are not otherwise exempt. 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(2). Under FOIA, there are nine categories of documents that are exempt from disclosure. 5 […]

February 27, 2018
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CPRA

Can I access a deceased relative’s employment records?

[…] 6254(a)–(z). One of these exemptions, § 6254(k), also incorporates confidentiality required by other provisions of state and federal law. Finally, there is a "catch-all" exemption that the government will sometimes invoke if a more specific exemption doesn’t apply. See Gov’t Code § 6255(a). This catch-all focuses on whether the public interest would be best […]

September 12, 2014
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First Amendment Police Records

What is legality of reporting on contents of leaked documents?

[…] seems that the documents you have obtained are related to this issue. Bryan Cave 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.

November 8, 2016
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CPRA First Amendment Police Records

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