Washington, DC
Publications
Summary: Request for a copy of the tape recording and transcript from a statement made by an informant. Neither the privacy nor the identity of the informant was at issue. The issue was remanded to MPD on the basis of the adequacy of the MPD’s search.
Summary: Appeal of redactions on records from FOIA Appeal 2015-11 related to the driver’s license suspension processes. OAG’s response did not assert a valid exemption under DC FOIA, and OAG was ordered to release unredacted versions of the records.
Summary:
Request for letters, emails, or other communications by specified individuals. DCRA agreed to provide the records after the appeal was filed.
Exemption/Issue:
(a)(3)(A)(i); Agency Agreed to Release Documents After Appeal
Summary:
Request for emails related to the application for a license. The former ANC chairman did not respond to the request or the appeal. The former ANC chairman was ordered to search for and provide responsive records.
Exemption/Issue:
No Response; Adequacy of Search
Summary:
Request for accident reports between automobiles and bicyclists. MPD agreed to provide the records after the appeal was filed.
Exemption/Issue:
(a)(6); Agency Agreed to Release Documents After Appeal
Disposition:
Moot
Summary:
Request for dollar amounts bid for development rights. DMPED’s decision to withhold the records was upheld because the commercial and financial information could result in competitive harm.
Exemption/Issue:
(a)(1)
Disposition:
Affirmed
Summary:
Request for contract files. OCP provided records after the appeal was filed.
Exemption/Issue:
Agency Agreed to Release Documents After Appeal
Disposition:
Moot
Summary: Request for death certificates and medical examiner’s reports. The records requested are not subject to the DC FOIA; therefore, DOH’s decision was upheld.
Summary: Request for a fire incident report. FEMS provided records after the appeal was filed.
Exemption/Issue: Agency Agreed to Release Documents After Appeal
Disposition: Moot
Summary:
Request for tickets police officers issued to marijuana users since the District decriminalized marijuana in July 2014. MPD’s response was upheld on the basis that it does not retain records of the tickets issued.
Exemption/Issue:
No Responsive Public Record...