General legal information
Claims Against CSLB and California Government Agencies
General information about California government claims, civil complaints, federal civil-rights cases, CPRA litigation and administrative review involving CSLB.
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A California government claim is generally an administrative presentation process, not the lawsuit itself. Whether it is required depends on the defendant, legal theory and relief sought, and strict deadlines may apply.
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Processes that should not be confused
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The same event can raise more than one kind of issue, but each process has a different purpose.
- Government claim: administrative presentation of certain claims
- Civil complaint: starts a court action
- Federal civil-rights action: asserts a federal claim
- CPRA litigation: concerns access to public records
- Administrative appeal: reviews an agency action through the applicable process
Questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions About Claims Against CSLB and California Government Agencies
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- Is filing a complaint with CSLB a government claim?
- No. A contractor complaint and a claim presented under California's government-claims procedures serve different purposes.
- Does every case require a government claim?
- No. Requirements depend on the claim and relief. Legal advice may be necessary because deadlines can be short.
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