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Request for records related to a criminal case. The appeal was dismissed as unripe because it was not received by the OAG prior to the filing of the appeal.
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 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 vehicle. The appeal was dismissed as moot because DMV responded to the request while the appeal was pending.
Request for emails. The appeal was dismissed as moot because DCRA disclosed responsive documents while the appeal was pending.
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 “bar notices.” The appeal was dismissed as moot because MPD responded to the request while the appeal was pending.
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 funding of organizations. The appeal was dismissed as moot because MOLA represented that it would respond to the request while the appeal was pending.
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