Public Records Requests

The Civil Rights & Compliance Office - Public Records Access Unit (PRA Unit) oversees California Public Records Act (CPRA) request processing to ensure that Cal Poly is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and meets the required response timelines. The California Public Records Act is codified under California Government Code Sections 7290.000-7931.000. It requires that all public records (any writing that contains information about the public’s business) in Cal Poly’s possession must be made available for public inspection, barring certain exemptions under the Act.

Requests can be made to any campus employee by the public. When a University department, office, or employee receives a public records request, they should:

• Immediately forward the request in its entirety to pra@calpoly.edu and/or call the PRA unit at 805-756-6770

Requests for public records may be made verbally or in writing. For purposes of clarity, the CSU encourages written requests. Under the CPRA, certain records are exempt from public disclosure. Cal Poly’s Public Records Access Officer makes the decision that certain records will be withheld.

If you have any questions, the PRA Unit and the Public Records Access Officer, Kevin Cushing, can be contacted at 805-756-6770 or at pra@calpoly.edu.

Reference CAP 382 for more information.