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A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law
www.mass.govrequester’s right to access public records, as well as a government records custodian’s duty to respond to those requests. Any additional questions regarding the Public Records Law should be directed to the Division of Public Records at (617) 727-2832 during regular business hours. You may access Division of Public Records publications and ...
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES GUIDELINES FOR …
www.dhcs.ca.govGUIDELINES FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS: CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE section 6250 et seq.) Rev. 12/2011 The Public has a general right to inspect and/or obtain copies of public records maintained by state and local agencies pursuant to the Public Records Act (PRA). While many records are accessible, the PRA as well as other
14 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION - California Courts
www.courts.ca.govFiled 3/27/14 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION ... are nonetheless "public records" within the meaning of the California Public Records Act (CPRA or the Act) (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.). 2 We conclude that the Act does not require public access to communications between public
SAMPLE LETTER Public Official or Agency inspect or obtain ...
www.in.govPublic Official or Agency Address City, Indiana Zip Code Dear Public Official: Pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act (Ind. Code 5-14-3), I would like to (inspect or obtain a copy of) the following public records: (Be sure to describe the records sought with enough detail, or as the statute indicates, with
Statutory Exceptions to the Tennessee Public Records Act
comptroller.tn.govPublic Records Act (“TPRA”), Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-501 et seq. The TPRA helps ensure government accountability and transparency by granting Tennessee citizens the right to access public records, subject to other provisions of state law that make the records confidential or
INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT - Attorney General of …
www.nmag.govAccess to public records is one of the fundamental rights afforded to people in a democracy. Even where there is no statute,a common law right to inspect and copy public records affords members of the public the opportunity to keep a watchful eye on government. Nixon v. Warner Communications, Inc.435 U.S. 589 (1978). As ,
THE BROWN ACT - Attorney General of California
oag.ca.govPublic may not be asked to regist er or identify themselves or to 54953.3; Ch. V pay fees in order to attend public meetings. 54961 PUBLIC RECORDS: Materials provided to a majority of a body which are not 54957.5 Ch. V exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act must be provided, upon request, to members of the public without delay. viii
Electronic Records and Records Management Practices
files.floridados.govdetermined that information stored in a public agency’s computer “is as much a public record as a written page in a book or a tabulation in a file stored in a filing cabinet. . .” 2. Section 119.01(2)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that “Automation of public records must not erode the right of access to those records.
The California Public Records Act - f3law.com
www.f3law.comThe California Public Records Act: What Every Administrator Needs to Know July 19, 2016 L. Carlos Villegas, Esq. ... Training v. Superior Court ... Public records include PDF’s, Word documents, audiotapes, and video recordings. 40. 41
Idaho Public Records Law Manual
www.ag.idaho.govagency including those in the legislative or judicial branch, except the state militia and the Idaho state historical society library and archives.” 5 Thus, essentially every entity of state and local government is expected to comply with the Idaho public records law. Question No. 4: Does the public records law apply to the Governor,
Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act - IN.gov
www.in.govAccess to Public Records Act (APRA) • Key definitions: ... the case of aural public records, to listen and manually transcribe or make notes. ... number, job description, education and training, previous work experience, or dates of first and last employment;
The Library of Virginia presents Virginia Public Records ...
www.lva.virginia.govdevoted to training videos on topics such as the Virginia Public Records Act, transferring archival records, and filling out the Certificate of Records Destruction (RM-3 …
California Public Records Act (CPRA) 02-TC-10 and 02-TC-51 ...
www.csm.ca.govThe California Public Records Act (CPRA) provides for the disclosure of public records kept by the state, local agencies, school districts and community college districts, and county offices of education.
OPRA Request Form - New Jersey
www.state.nj.usRequesting Access to Government Records Under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.) 1. In order to request access to government records under the Open Public Records Act, you must complete all the required portions
TOWNSHIP OF EDISON OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT …
www.edisonnj.org1. All government records are subject to public access under the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”), unless specifically exempt. 2. A request for access to a government record under OPRA must be in writing, hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted
THE OPEN RECORDS ACT - Attorney General of Georgia
law.georgia.govTHE OPEN RECORDS ACT 50-18-70. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the strong public policy of this state is in favor of open government; that open government is essential to a free, open, and democratic society; and that public access to public records should be encouraged to foster confidence in
Summary of the California Public Records Act 2004
oag.ca.govThe Public Records Act does not permit an agency to delay or obstruct the inspection or copying of public records. 33 Finally, when a written request is denied, it must be denied in writing. 34 B. Claim Of Exemption Under specified circumstances, the CPRA affords agencies a …
Maryland Public Information Act Manual
www.marylandattorneygeneral.govOriginally, the right to inspect public records in Maryland was very limited under common law, even as to court records. See, e.g., Belt v. Prince George’s County Abstract Co., 73 Md. 289 (1890) (while title company was entitled pursuant to its charter to have access to certain court records, it must pay fees required by law). A 1956 Attorney ...
Handbook on Indiana’s Public Access Laws ... - IN.gov
www.in.govagencies, and the Access to Public Records Act, which governs access to public records. This handbook includes updates to the laws through the 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly.
Basics of Records Management - FRMA Home
www.frma.orgRecord Copy Record Copy • Public records designated by the agency custodian as the official record • If there is only one copy in existence, that will be the record copy regardless of whether the agency designated another copy as the master/record copy Duplicates • Reproductions that are not designated as the official record • Duplicates are public records and their retention ...
Can You Keep A Trade Secret? - acc.com
www.acc.comCalifornia Public Records Act (“CPRA”) • Public records are open to inspection unless exempted by law • Records are exempted from disclosure if they are exempted from disclosure by state or federal law • CPRA specifically exempts 35 categories of documents
STATE OF Edmund G. Brown C ALIFORNIA D EPARTMENT O I ...
www.dir.ca.govcompliance with the provisions of the Public Records Act. The charge for copies of any specifically described and identified public records not exempt from disclosure is $.19 per page for copied documents, except there will be no charge for less than ten (10) pages.
GOVERNMENT-IN- THE-SUNSHINE MANUAL
myfloridalegal.comFLORIDA’S GOVERNMENT-IN-THE-SUNSHINE MANUAL AND PUBLIC RECORDS LAW MANUAL Questions and Answers on Section 286.011 F.S. (Open Meetings) and on Chapter 119 F.S. (Public Records) Prepared by the OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 (850) 245-0140 Published by the FIRST AMENDMENT …
VIRGINIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
www.vgfoa.org–Specialized training upon request ... The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is largely a procedural act, ... cost for producing public records maintained in an electronic data processing system or computer database. And like other records, when electronic records or
the California Public Records Act. - Online Documents
docs.cpuc.ca.govthe Commission’s ability to respond to public records requests quickly and efficiently has the potential to reduce CPUC operating costs that are passed accordingly.
Cabinet Manual 2017 - June 2017 - Department of the Prime ...
dpmc.govt.nz8 Official Information and Public Records 123 Appendix: Letters Patent Constituting the Office of Governor-General of ... Attorney-General’s functions and section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986 58 ... Attendance of officials at Cabinet committee meetings 82 Financial matters and Cabinet 83 Government spending 83
State of California Division of Workers’ Compensation
www.dir.ca.govRequest for Public Records Routine requests should be made to your local district office. Click here . for local district office locations. Date received _____ Party/Representing a party . Due date _____ Not a party (Response Due: Immediately or within 10 days from date of …
public records overview - University of North Carolina at ...
www.sog.unc.eduPublic Records Law Overview North Carolina’s public records law provides a broad right of access to records of public agencies. The main statutes that define the scope of the law are contained in Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes (hereinafter G.S.). Many exceptions and other laws that deal with public records can be found in ...
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST - California Department of ...
www.dot.ca.govADM-3003 (REV 3/2004)PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUESTSTATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONInstructions:1. This form is used only for those requests for public records which are made pursuant to the California Public Records
Public Records Act Guidelines - Medical Board of California
www.mbc.ca.govThe California Public Records Act, Government Code section 6250 et seq., requires that public records be available to the public upon request. The Department of Consumer
Public Records
myfloridalegal.comfollow the public records retention schedules established in accordance with s. 257.36(6), F.S.12 d. Text messages The Attorney General’s Office advised the Department of State (which is statutorily charged with development of public records retention schedules) that the “same rules that apply to e-mail
Public Records Exemption Request (Revised 08-2021)
files.floridados.govOct 01, 2001 · To request the exemption for information contained within records of the Department of State, complete the form and turnplease to: re Secretary of State, c/o Public Records Custodian Director, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399. For more information, contact 850-245-6536.
Public Records and Meetings Manual - Attorney General
www.doj.state.or.usATTORNEY GENERAL’S . PUBLIC RECORDS . AND. MEETINGS MANUAL “Knowledge will forever govern ignorance. And a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm . themselves with the power knowledge gives. A popular government . without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but . a prologue to a farce or a tragedy, or perhaps ...
PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION REQUEST to the FLORIDA …
files.floridados.govfrom public disclosure certain identification and/or location information contained in records within the agency’s custody. If an employing agency is requesting for the employee, add agency name, and requester’s name and title, to the signature line. NOTE:
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