C. Administrative appeal.

The CPRA does not mention administrative appeals, but provides for immediate access to any court of competent jurisdiction, without the need to exhaust administrative remedies. Cal. Gov't Code § 6258. Designated state agencies, however, may have adopted regulations for administrative appeals. Cal. Gov't Code § 6253.4. Additionally, many municipalities have adopted sunshine ordinances which may allow for internal review of the municipality's denial.

The Attorney General is not empowered to enforce the provision of the CPRA unless the AG has itself been denied access to public records under the Act.