File a request with UCLA
Filing process
How records requests work with UCLA
Your request is filed in your name under California Public Records Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to UCLA via ucla.edu.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (10 calendar days)
Under California Public Records Act, the agency must respond within 10 calendar days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Superior Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
California Public Records Act
Gov. Code § 7920
UCLA is governed by California Public Records Act, which requires a response within 10 calendar days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
UCLA public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in California
What to request
Common records from UCLA
Jurisdiction
