Legal Hotline

Q: I’d like to review emergency time response logs from our county dispatch center related to fire, police and EMS. When I asked for access, the dispatch chief said 911 […]

Q: Are settlement agreements involving public agencies considered public records?  Can an agency rely upon a confidentiality clause in a settlement agreement to deny access?  A:  Settlement agreements between public […]

Q: What are the rules when using collegiate team names, logos, and NCAA trademarks in advertising? A:  Advertisers cannot use team, individual or National Collegiate Athletic Association trademarked terms, phrases, […]

Q: On Monday, I asked a school district for copies of records that will be discussed during its regular public meeting scheduled for Friday. They told me to file a […]

Q: I submitted an RTKL request to a local agency’s RTKL officer on Monday morning via email, but didn’t get a response until Friday, when she “acknowledged receipt” of my […]

Q: I believe the Sunshine Act may have been violated. Are there penalties for violations and if so, how do I pursue them? A:  The Sunshine Act allows for the […]

Q: I filed a Right-to-Know request asking to inspect records. I want to look at the records to help decide which are most relevant, and to reduce copy fees. The […]

Q: Are 911 call recordings and transcripts public records under the Right-to-Know Law? A: The Right-to-Know Law allows agencies to deny access to 911 audio recordings and transcripts, but it […]

Q: A local agency is prohibiting the right to object during public meetings, requiring all objections to occur during public comment. Is that OK? A:  No. This is not consistent […]