Washington, DC
Publications
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.
Summary: Request for report by consulting group that assessed health care services at correctional facilities. DOC’s decision was affirmed in part on the basis of the deliberative process privilege and remanded in part. DOC was ordered to disclose segregable records.
Summary: Request for records related to an armed robbery. The appeal was dismissed as moot because MPD found and agreed to provide responsive documents after the appeal was filed.
Summary: Request for records related to a criminal case. The appeal was dismissed as moot based on MPD’s representation that it was still processing responsive documents.
Summary: Request for records listing suspension and expulsions for public charter schools. PCSB’s decision was affirmed in part on the basis of personal and student privacy. PCSB’s decision was remanded in part to conduct a more adequate search and to disclose segregable information...
Summary: Request for records related to the investigation of a murder. MPD initially denied the request on the basis of personal privacy but changed its position after the appeal to claim that it no longer retained responsive records. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that no...
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 After the appeal was filed, OFCO disclosed a version of the records with fewer redactions, and the appeal was withdrawn.