Police Records Must Be Disclosed Even if Created or Officer Employed By Different Agency, California Appellate Court Says -
The California Attorney General and Department of Justice must disclose all police misconduct...more
2/12/2020
/ Appeals ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Law Enforcement ,
Police ,
Police Misconduct ,
Police Reports ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Records ,
Request For Information ,
State and Local Government ,
Statutory Interpretation
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