Publications
Request for records related to proposed rulemaking regarding child development facilities. The appeal was dismissed as moot because OSSE disclosed responsive records to the request while the appeal was pending.
Request for records related to a stolen vehicle. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and appropriately produced responsive records.
Request for records related to funding of organizations. The appeal was dismissed as moot because MOLA represented that it would respond to the request while the appeal was pending.
Request for records related to an inmate. DOC’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and no responsive records were found.
Request for arrest photographs. MPD’s decision was affirmed on the basis of personal privacy interests in records compiled for law enforcement purposes, recognizing that there is a split on how jurisdictions handle disclosure of arrest photographs.
Request for records related to a “computation sheet.” DOC’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and no responsive records were found.
Request for records related to a former police officer. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and no responsive records were found. MPD was discouraged from claiming exemptions prior to conducting an adequate search and review.
Request for records related to Powerball lottery results. OCFO’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and no responsive records were found.
Request for emails. The appeal was dismissed as moot because DCRA disclosed responsive documents while the appeal was pending.
Request for records related to a death that occurred in a DDS facility. DDS’s response was affirmed on the basis that the Intellectual Disability Constitutional Rights and Dignity Act of 1978 prohibits disclosure of the records.