The California Public Records Act (CPRA) was passed by the California Legislature in 1968 for government agencies and requires that government records be disclosed to the public, upon request, unless there are privacy and/or public safety exemptions which would prevent doing so. Please see the California Attorney General’s Office Summary of the California Public Records Act (pdf) for additional information.
What is a Public Record?
"Government Code §7920.530 defines a public record 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."
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General Requirements
"The Public Records Act (PRA) gives you access to public records we maintain unless they’re exempt from disclosure by law. This may include written or electronic information."
Government Code 7920 et seq.
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Additional information:
California Public Records Act | How-To
California PRA FAQS
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When requesting public records, you can ask for a USB of the records for $5.00, otherwise it is 10 cents per page.
You should always request a fee waiver. There is no policy regarding waivers, it is at the discretion of the agency.
Veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities should request a waiver.
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