Filing Writ Of Mandate

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Filing a verified petition for a writ of mandate involves drafting the petition with facts and legal grounds, signing under penalty of perjury, filing with LA County Superior Court, and serving all parties. Attach supporting evidence as exhibits. Use Judicial Council forms if available, but custom forms are often needed. Proof of service is filed after serving parties. Consult a legal professional for guidance. Expect to hear from a lawyer within a few business days.

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I submitted a CPRA request to a public school district on */*, followed by a superseding request on */* after the original was mischaracterized. I seek video footage of delivering a government negligence claim tort, information on similar discrimination incidents. The district acknowledged on */*, indicating an additional *-day period. They partially denied my request on */*, using vague citations. I challenged this denial on */*, after which they hired legal counsel on */*, reiterating their refusal. On */*, they provided a link requiring a login and password without explanation, and on */*, they concluded the request after providing some evidence related to demographics. I have yet to consult legal professionals. Could you advise on the necessary steps and documentation to file a verified petition for a writ of mandate in LA County Superior Court to enforce my requests, and whether local court rules apply given the respondent is a public school district?
Filing a verified petition for a writ of mandate involves several key steps:
- Draft the Petition: Include facts, legal grounds, and the relief sought.
- Verification: Sign under penalty of perjury that the facts are true.
- File and Serve: Submit to LA County Superior Court, serve all parties.
- Local Rules: Review LA County Court rules for specific requirements.
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Well when you say serve all parties would this be before I file like a proof of service or at the same time I file in court?
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When filing a verified petition for a writ of mandate, you typically file the petition first, and then serve all parties involved. The proof of service is then filed with the court to confirm that all parties have been served. Would you like more detailed steps on the process?
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Here are the detailed steps for filing a verified petition for a writ of mandate:
*. Draft the Petition: Include facts, legal grounds, and relief sought.
*. Verification: Sign under penalty of perjury.
*. File the Petition: Submit to LA County Superior Court.
*. Serve All Parties: Serve involved parties with the petition.
*. Proof of Service: File proof with the court after serving.
If you need further assistance, consulting a legal professional is advisable.
Okay sorry may I ask when including facts in the petition would or should I have an exhibit of supporting evidence as well? Also are these going to be custom forms or SC forms?
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When including facts in a petition, it is generally advisable to attach exhibits of supporting evidence to strengthen your case. Regarding forms, you can use Judicial Council forms if available, but often petitions for writs are custom-drafted. Consulting a legal professional is beneficial for such specific matters.
Okay also when should I be hearing back from any lawyers/ receiving emails?
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You should expect to hear back from a lawyer within a few business days, depending on their availability and workload. They will typically reach out via phone or email to discuss your case further. If you haven't heard back in a week, consider following up.
Okay, thank you
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