In lieu of getting a person's rap sheet, are law enforcement agencies required to disclose certain information on arrests under the California Public Records Act? Part 3 of 3

If you can't get a person's full rap sheet, but you are looking for information on a specific case, what documents can you request? Part 2 of 3

Our legal director, David Loy, discusses accessing rap sheets under California Law. A rap sheet is a complete list of a person's entire arrest and conviction history. Can you just walk in and request someone's rap sheet from the police department? Part 1 of 3

Part 3 - How long do you have to wait to receive records requested through the California Public Records Act? The California Public Records Act (CPRA) states the agency generally has to give an initial response within 10 days of your request under most circumstances;