WHAT THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REALLY REQUIRES – AND WHAT IT DOESN’T
by Derek P. Cole on August 1, 2025
posted in Administrative Regulations, Public Records Act,
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) guarantees access to the records of state and local governments. The act ensures public officials and employees conduct business transparently. It recognizes that government records belong to — and should always be available to — the people. But the right to access public records is not unlimited. As a municipal lawyer, I regularly advise my clients on handling public records requests. I often encounter misperceptions about what the CPRA requires. Here’s a look at the most common misperceptions — and what the act really says. Fact: Agencies ... Continue Reading
