Legal Hotline

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:  My RTKL request was denied for lack of specificity. What are the general rules I should follow to avoid this issue in the future? A: The Right-to-Know Law requires […]

Q: A local agency prohibits members of the public from raising an objection about Sunshine Act compliance during public meetings and restricts objections to the public comment portion of the […]

Q: Is there a new safety and security executive session in the Sunshine Act, and if so, what does it allow? A: There is an executive session related to safety […]

Q: We want to review a criminal complaint filed with the county Court of Common Pleas as part of a murder prosecution. Is this record public under the Right-to-Know Law […]

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

Q:  What rights do journalists have to gather news and report on newsworthy events occurring on public property? A: The press enjoys significant First Amendment rights to gather news and […]

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 […]