What is the California Public Records Act?
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is a statute that affords the public the right to inspect, and be provided a copy of, most of the written information retained by local agencies in the course of business. The CPRA regulates the public’s access to records and sets out the specific statutory circumstances under which particular records need not be disclosed. The Act does not require the City to provide information, answer questions, or create records that do not exist.
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Is the CPRA related to the Freedom of Information Act?
Persons who request access to public records frequently reference the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as the basis for their request. The FOIA is a federal statute that does not apply to local government - it applies to agencies of the federal government. However, the CPRA was modeled after the FOIA, and it functions in a similar manner.
How do I make a Public Records request?
The City of Davis uses NextRequest to facilitate a public records request. Please visit the City's Public Records Request Web Portal to make your request.
How soon must the City respond to my request?
You will be notified within ten (10) days whether your request seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the City.
Records identified as responsive to your PRA request will be available electronically through the City's Public Records Request Web Portal.
In general, public records that are only available in hard copy will be compiled and made open for inspection upon appointment during regular office hours. The Office of the City Clerk is located in City Hall at 23 Russell Boulevard, Suite 1, Davis, CA 95616.
