Legal Hotline

Q: Can we run ads for hemp and related products like CBD supplements and food additives?  If so, are there any laws or regulations that we should consider? A: State […]

Q: Many local agencies routinely take a 30-calendar-day extension to respond to Right-to-Know Law requests, even for simple, obviously public records like meeting minutes. Should they do that, and can […]

Q: A borough facing budget shortfalls created a committee to offer advice and investigate potential funding streams. Our reporter asked when the first committee meeting will take place, but the […]

Q: We encourage our reporters to record interviews for accuracy, with interviews typically recorded over the phone or internet, and sometimes in person. Are there any legal issues associated with […]

Q: Which rules govern public access to arrest and search warrants and their supporting documentation, like complaints and affidavits of probable cause? A: Public access to arrest and search warrants […]

Q: Are police dash and body camera videos public records under the Right-to-Know Law? A: No, these records are not subject to public access under the RTKL. Act 22 of […]

PNA Election Guide: Access to Polling Places, Vote Computation, and Records Q: With the primary quickly approaching, what should our reporters know about access to polling places, voter information and […]

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

Q: Many local agencies routinely take a 30-calendar-day extension, usually for legal review, to respond to Right-to-Know Law requests, even for simple, obviously public records like meeting minutes. Should they […]