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Records maintained by the government are generally open to the public. Per the California Public Record Act (CPRA), anyone may obtain copies of any document or information maintained by a government agency if the requested record isn't exempted or protected by law. Public records are defined to include any "..writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business." Public records include all information used, retained, or maintained by all state and local government agencies. California records may be available in physical or electronic format, depending on the date they were created.Who Can Access California Public Records?Almost anyone can obtain public records if they meet the eligibility requirements. This includes individuals, legal professionals, journalists, businesses, researchers, organizations, and entities. However, access to some records, such as certified birth and death records, may be restricted to only authorized persons.Government agencies are...