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Writ of mandamus denied. Relator failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence the existence of a more extensive chain-of-custody record or the police department's duty to produce iPhone data in human-readable format. Requests for statutory damages, court costs, and attorney's fees were also denied.
Mandamus—Public-records requests—Relator failed to submit clear and convincing evidence establishing existence of a chain-of-custody record more extensive than the one already produced or of police department's ability or duty to produce iPhone-data records in a human-readable format—Writ and relator's requests for statutory damages, court costs, and attorney's fees denied.
What Happened
Castellon requested public records from a police department, specifically wanting a more detailed chain-of-custody record and iPhone data in a readable format. When the department didn't provide what Castellon wanted, they filed a legal action called mandamus to force the department to turn over the records. Castellon also asked for money damages, court costs, and attorney's fees.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the police department. The judge found that Castellon failed to prove with clear and convincing evidence that a more extensive chain-of-custody record actually existed or that the department was required to provide iPhone data in human-readable format. The court denied Castellon's request to force the department to produce additional records and also denied their requests for money, court costs, and attorney's fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that when requesting public records from government employers, workers need strong evidence that specific records exist and that the employer has a legal duty to provide them in a particular format. Simply demanding records isn't enough—you must prove the employer actually has what you're requesting and is legally required to provide it in the format you want.
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