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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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Brown Act First Amendment

School Site Council tactics intimidate parents, public

[…] "limited public forums," or areas that traditionally have not been made open to the public, but have become public forums for at least some purposes because the government body that regulates a particular area has made it available for use by the public. The same high standard that applies to public forums -- the […]

February 3, 2012
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CPRA

Are government contractors’ 1099’s disclosable?

[…] their "no such records exist" response and remind them of this requirement. Holme Roberts & Owen 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.

January 17, 2012
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Brown Act Newsgathering

Restrictions on Agendas and Minutes

I am attempting to report on city government and have learned that the city only offers citizens the chance to view agendas during normal business hours. If one wishes to obtain copies, the city charges $.15 per black and white page. Past agendas and minutes can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope. […]

March 5, 2012
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May 30, 2024
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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
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CPRA

Does city’s “fee schedule” for public records violate CPRA?

[…] may be room to argue about whether a particular hourly charge for copying is reasonable. There is also very little authority interpreting the "statutory fee" alternative of Government Code § 6253(b).The most relevant case would seem to be Shippen v. Department of Motor Vehicles, 161 Cal. App. 3d 1119 (1984), in which the Court […]

June 24, 2010
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CPRA

Am I allowed to make my own copies instead of paying the agency fees?

A local government agency has allowed me to inspect public records per a PRA request, but refuses to allow me to make copies at my own expense. Instead they maintain the position that my rights end at inspection and I would need to pay them to make any copies. Are you aware of any […]

September 14, 2011
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CPRA

Using CPRA to learn rules governing Resort Improvement District #1

[…] You can find a sample public records request letter. 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. sample public records request letter

July 22, 2013