The California Public Records Act: National City and Best Practices for Improvement

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The California Public Records Act (CPRA) applies to all local or municipal governments by allowing the public the right to request and inspect any document or piece of information unless exempted by law. Some documents may be redacted for either privacy issues or legalities, but overall, most documents within the government are subject to the CPRA. Signed into law in 1968, this act creates a fundamental right for the American people to access information, while safeguarding the government's a...


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