6204. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Archivist” means the Chief of Archives, as specified in Section 12227. (2) “Record” has the same meaning as “public records” is defined in Section 7920.530, and includes, but is not limited to, any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, […]
6204.1. (a) If a person, organization, or institution that receives a written notice and demand from the secretary pursuant to Section 6204 does not deliver the described record, does not respond to the notice and demand within the required time, or does not adequately demonstrate that the record does not belong to the state or a […]
6204.2. (a) If a local agency has reasonable grounds to believe that a record belonging to that local agency is in the possession of a person, organization, or institution not authorized by law to possess the record, it may request the secretary to act on its behalf pursuant to the procedures specified in Sections 6204 and […]
6204.3. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an organization or institution having physical custody of a record shall be exempt from Sections 6204 to 6204.2, inclusive, if the organization or institution meets both of the following requirements: (1) It follows professional practices recommended by the Society of American Archivists, as used by the archivist, for […]
6204.4. In an action brought pursuant to this chapter, the court may award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 519, Sec. 1. (AB 1245) Effective January 1, 2010.)
