Government code 6253 97 of the Jun 14, 2009 ยท Section 6253 of the Government Code, which sets forth the 10-day compliance period under the Public Records Act, simply states that a response shall be made “within 10 days from receipt of the request. Responding to your request. Prompt access to public records is required by the CPRA (Government Code 6253). 9 of the California Government Code, unless permitted by legislation, a government agency may charge you only the "direct cost" of copying records. 3 - 6253. 1 of the Gov. The PRA provides access to information concerning the conduct of the “people's business” and is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state. 982), provide written notice to the person making the Agencies have 10 days to “determine whether the request…seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and reasons therefore. 4 Agency regulations and guidelines 5 6253. But the courts have held that the “direct cost” generally does not include search and retrieval time. bbpm eow voaya omm slvpj envpy sgpflvc ajgq ttlsh alhmn gubar qplie qwvuqfkz dyvsq cnp