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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) [1] 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 ...

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   Aug 1, 2023 · I. Public Records Act Framework “A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it is but a prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy.” ―James Madison. A. Basic structure All public records are subject to disclosure unless they fall within one of the exemptions articulated in the Public Records Act, or PRA for short. 1

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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.

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   What is a California public records request?

   • This is a request made under the California Public Records Act, Government Code sections 7920.000 – 7931.000, for records in the possession or control of your agency. I am seeking [to inspect or copy, this is your choice] to: [Provide as much detail as possible to describe the records you are seeking.

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   What is the California Public Records Act Handbook?

   • This Handbook, designed for City officials and staff, provides a summary of the major provisions of California’s Public Records Act and related topics. Part One of the Handbook summarizes the basic provisions of the Public Records Act, including documents that are exempt from disclosure and the proper procedure for complying with the Act.

   2023 Public Records Act HANDBOOK - sealbeachca.gov

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   What is a public record in California?

   • The courts have recognized that the intent of the California Public Records Act was to include in the definition of "public records" all forms of records, including electronic media, and any new forms of record keeping that are developed. Braun v. City of Taft (1984) 154 Cal. App. 3d 332, 340 . What Agencies are Covered?

   Requesting Government Records: California Public Records Act

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

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   Attorney Work Product. The attorney work product rule covers research, analysis, impressions and conclusions of an attorney. This confidentiality rule appears in section 2018 of the Code of Civil Procedure and is incorporated into the CPRA through section 6254(k). Records subject to the rule are confidential forever.

5. www.sealbeachca.gov › Portals › 02023 Public Records Act HANDBOOK - sealbeachca.gov

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   Jan 18, 2023 · California’s Public Records Act is a key part of the philosophy that government at all levels in this State must be open and accessible to all.1 Under the Public Records Act, a local government agency must disclose virtually any public document; only a statutory exemption or a need for confidentiality that clearly

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

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   The Public Records Act (PRA) defines "public records" as "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics." This guide provides the basics of the PRA, information on responding to public records ...

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   Mar 22, 2024 · The California Public Records Act, which can be found at California Government Code sections 7920 - 7931, is the California law that provides the public the right to inspect and the right to promptly obtain copies of "public records." The purpose of the Act is to provide access to information that enables the public to monitor the functioning ...

8. law.justia.com › codes › californiaCalifornia Government Code § 7920.000 (2023) - Justia Law

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   Cal. GOV Code § 7920.000 - 7920.000. This division shall be known and may be cited as the California Public Records Act. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 614, Sec. 2. (AB 473) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant