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CPRA

How Do I Access Decades-Old 911 Audios?

[…] manner in which the record has been stored." Gov’t Code § 6252(g). As such, you may request virtually any form of media in the possession of a government agency, including audio recordings. A good first step to obtaining the 911 records you seek is to make a written request. You can find a sample […]

September 24, 2021
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First Amendment Social Media

Can I Sue Facebook For Censoring Me?

In general, First Amendment claims can only be brought when the government attempts to suppress the speech of its citizens — i.e. when there is "state action" that suppresses free speech. As such, it is unlikely that you would have any claim against Facebook for infringement of your First Amendment right to free speech. […]

April 24, 2022
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Court Records

How Can LA County Superior Court’s Website Charge a Non-Refundable Fee to Search the Database?

[…] actual documents other than in person. It seems like they may be overcharging based on the costs of maintaining records and supplying them for free to other government agencies. Has anyone ever requested statement of costs from the court. It seems particularly egregious to charge such a fee when the only other option to […]

April 21, 2022
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CPRA

Denied Access to City Attorney Fees in Police Officer Assault Case

[…] reporting. 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.

May 9, 2019
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CPRA School Records

PRA Response Says Records Were Not Found, But I Know They Exist. How to respond?

[…] there is evidence that this correspondence does exist, and the campus newspaper has copies of this correspondence, you might want to let the university know that under Government Code § 6254.5, "if a state or local agency discloses a public record that is otherwise exempt from this chapter, to a member of the public, […]

May 6, 2019
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Brown Act

Is there a Posting Date Requirement for Minutes of Public Agency Meetings?

[…] 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.

January 20, 2021
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CPRA Police Records

Police Denied My Request For An Incident Report

[…] you might want to write back and press them to justify their withholding. That said, it is likely the police here are withholding the report pursuant to Government Code § 6254(f), which exempts "[r]records of complaints to, or investigations conducted by, or records of intelligence information or security procedures…or security files compiled by any other state […]

January 4, 2020
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Brown Act First Amendment

Stripped of First Amendment Rights By City Council

[…] 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.

December 4, 2018
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Police Records

Police Department in New Jersey Won’t Release Report on a Family Member’s Death

New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act provides that " government records shall be readily accessible for inspection, copying, or examination by the citizens of this State, with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest, and any limitations on the right of access … shall be construed in favor of the public’s right […]

August 22, 2020
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Social Media

University Facebook Group Admin Threatened with Defamation Lawsuit

[…] options. 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.

April 16, 2019