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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › California_Public_Records_ActCalifornia Public Records Act - Wikipedia

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   The California Public Records Act (Statutes of 1968, Chapter 1473; currently codified as Chapter 3.5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code) was a law passed by the California State Legislature and signed by governor Ronald Reagan in 1968 requiring inspection or disclosure of governmental records to the public upon request ...

2. ballotpedia.org › California_Public_Records_ActCalifornia Public Records Act - Ballotpedia

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   The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of governmental bodies in California. Statutes 6250 - 6270 define the law.

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   Where is the California Public Records Act codified?

   • The California Public Records Act is codified at Government Code sections 7920.000-7931.000. Gov. Code § 7920.530. Gov. Code § 7920.540. Note: If a public body is subject to the Brown Act, it is also subject to the PRA.

   California Public Records Act Primer

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   What does California law say about records?

   • California law requires agencies to “assist the member of the public to identify records and information that are responsive to the request or to the purpose of the request.” You can read about that requirement here. How much can the government charge for records?

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   Does California law incorporate private entities under the public records law?

   • California law incorporates private entities under the public records law in a number of specific situations: If a private entity receives public funding and is controlled or managed by a public entity, it is considered a public body and subject to the law.

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   What are public records?

   • In accordance with this policy, public records are broadly defined to include "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of a public's business prepared, owned, used or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristic [.]"

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4. oag.ca.gov › summary_public_records_actSummary of the California Public Records Act 2004

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   OVERVIEW. Legislation enacting the California Public Records Act (hereinafter, “CPRA”) was signed in 1968, culminating a 15-year-long effort to create a general records law for California. Previously, one was required to look at the law governing the specific type of record in question in order to determine its disclosability.

5. www.calcities.org › resource › the-people's-businessThe People's Business: A Guide to the California Public ...

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   This guide provides the basics of the PRA, information on responding to public records requests, judicial review and remedies, records management, and more.

6. www.flcourts.gov › content › downloadPUBLIC RECORDS OVERVIEW - Florida Courts

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   Florida’s Public Records Act, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, provides a right of access to records of state and local governments as well as to private entities acting on their behalf. If material falls within the definition of “public record” it must be disclosed to the public unless there is a statutory exemption.

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   Aug 1, 2023 · Access to judicial administrative records and case records is governed by constitutional and common law principles established by case law, by the California Rules of Court, and by separate statutes governing certain court records. The California Public Records Act is codified at Government Code sections 7920.000-7931.000.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Freedom_of_information_inFreedom of information in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Freedom of information in the United States relates to the public's ability to access government records, meetings, and other information. In the United States, freedom of information legislation exists at all levels of government: federal level, state level, and local level.