Washington, DC
Publications
Summary: Request for an advisory opinion written by the DC Attorney General regarding the recognition of same-sex marriages performed by other jurisdictions. OAG’s response was upheld on the basis of the attorney-client privilege.
Summary: Request for complaints filed against police officers. MPD’s response was upheld on the basis of personal privacy.
Summary: Request for records related to a bid on a government contract. After the appeal was filed, OFCO disclosed a version of the records with fewer redactions, and the appeal was withdrawn.
Summary: Request for complaints filed against police officers. OPC’s response was upheld on the basis of personal privacy.
Summary: Request for a recording made by a confidential informant and a transcript of the recording. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that no relevant records were found and MPD’s search efforts were adequate.
Summary: Request for records related documented gunshots. MPD’s decision was remanded, and MPD was ordered to allow the requester to pay for the cost of a report from the contractor or to receive the raw gunshot data from MPD.
Summary: Request for information related to an arrest. MPD’s decision to deny the request in part was upheld on the basis of personal privacy.
Summary: Request for records related to the licensing and inspection of a daycare facility. The appeal was dismissed as moot because OSSE provided responsive documents after the appeal was filed.
Summary: Request for records pertaining to tax sales performed at a property. OTR’s response was affirmed on the basis that no relevant records were found and OTR’s search efforts were adequate.
Summary: Request for documents related to an automobile accident. MPD reconsidered its original denial and agreed to work with the requester to provide the documents.