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Request for records from WMATA. The appeal was dismissed based on lack of jurisdiction.
Request for records related to evaluations of hearing officers. OSSE’s decision to withhold documents based on personal privacy and the deliberative process privilege was remanded on the basis that the documents could be disclosed with reasonable redactions.
Request for records related to a donation to a DC public school. After OPGS’s response to the appeal, the appeal was dismissed as moot based on the lack of response from the requester.
Request for records related to halfway house services. DOC’s response was remanded because records created by contractors performing public functions are generally considered public records and because DOC could not claim the protection of commercial information without reviewing the...
Request for records related to a business license. The requestor agreed to suspend the appeal while DCRA conducted an additional search. DCRA’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and no responsive records were found.
Request for records related to maintenance, repair, or construction at a specific address in late 2015. WASA’s decision was remanded on the basis that the request was adequately described.
Request for records related to a criminal investigation. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that disclosure would interfere with enforcement proceedings.
Request for records related to “arrest packets.” The appeal was dismissed as moot because MPD responded to the request while the appeal was pending.
Request for records related to “good time credit” in correctional facilities. DOC’s decision was remanded on the basis that protection of personal privacy does not allow the withholding documents of to prevent potential unauthorized computer access.
Request for records related to laboratory accreditation and testing. DOH’s response was affirmed on the basis that it conducted an adequate search and appropriately produced responsive records. Additionally, part of the request was a question rather than a request for public records.
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