California AB1821 amends the California Public Records Act to set a 10-business-day response time for agencies to respond to public records requests.

California AB1821 amends Section 7922.535 of the Government Code to establish a 10-business-day limit for state and local agencies to respond to public records requests. This act balances the public's right to access public records with the agencies' need to properly respond to requests. Agencies must notify requesters within 10 business days if the request seeks disclosable public records and provide an estimated date for the records. The act also allows for extensions in unusual circumstances, but not beyond 14 business days.

California AB1821 amends the California Public Records Act to set a 10-business-day response time for agencies to respond to public records requests.

California AB1821 amends Section 7922.535 of the Government Code to establish a 10-business-day limit for state and local agencies to respond to public records requests. This act balances the public's right to access public records with the agencies' need to properly respond to requests. Agencies must notify requesters within 10 business days if the request seeks disclosable public records and provide an estimated date for the records. The act also allows for extensions in unusual circumstances, but not beyond 14 business days.