Can DOJ help me obtain records from a state or local government agency that has denied my request?
No, the DOJ generally cannot assist you in retrieving records from another agency. However, the Public Records Act provides several judicial remedies for persons who believe that they have been wrongfully denied records to which they are entitled. (Gov. Code sections 6258 and 6259.) Absent special circumstances, the Legislature did not envision an enforcement role for the Attorney General in connection with noncompliance under the Act. You may wish to consult with a private attorney to evaluate your options. We are not in a position to perform legal research or to provide legal advice on behalf of individual members of the public or private clients.
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