Perspective
Jan. 7, 2015
Public Records Act due for a tune up
As the California Public Records Act approaches 50 years old, there are two important areas where the Legislature should weigh in to obviate contentious litigation. By Javan N. Rad
California's Public Records Act was originally passed by the state Legislature in 1968, replacing statutes and court decisions relating to access to state and local agency records. As the law approaches nearly 50 years in existence, there are two important areas where the Legislature should weigh in, obviating contentious litigation that can be resolved simply by a statement of intent and a clear set of ground rules.
In view of two s...
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