CA Gov't Code Section 6255

(a)

The agency shall justify withholding any record by demonstrating that the record in question is exempt under express provisions of this chapter or that on the facts of the particular case the public interest served by not disclosing the record clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure of the record.

(b)

A response to a written request for inspection or copies of public records that includes a determination that the request is denied, in whole or in part, shall be in writing.

Source: Section 6255, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=6255.­.

Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 6255’s source at ca​.gov