AB 82

Bill Subjects

Information Practices Act Of 1977 Civil Actions

Abstract

Existing law, the Information Practices Act of 1977, authorizes an individual to bring an action against an agency, as defined, under specified conditions, including whenever an agency refuses to comply with an individual's lawful request to inspect certain records. The act authorizes a court to enjoin the agency from withholding the records and to order production to the complainant, as specified, and requires the court to assess against the agency reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs, as provided. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to these provisions.