Explore 7 court opinions on Investigatory Records Exemption. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Texas DPS must release records; investigation exception not met
Texas Department of Public Safety v. Kenneth F. Sanders, Jr., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) soug...
Court Upholds Denial of Public Records Request
Salem v. Columbiana Cty. Bd. of Cmmrs., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Salem, sued the Columbiana County Board of Commission...
Prosecutor's office not liable for damages under Public Records Act for delays
State ex rel. Barker v. Muskingum Cty. Prosecutor's Office, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county ...
County must justify FOIL denial with specific reasons
Matter of Honovich v. County of Putnam, decided by New York Appellate Division on April 16, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The petitioner sought to compel the County of Putnam to produce certain r...
Prosecutor's investigative files not automatically discoverable in criminal cases
State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county prosecutor could be compelled to ...
Ohio Supreme Court: Broad Public Records Requests Can Be Denied
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on March 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court addressed whether the Department of Rehabil...
Court Upholds FOIA Exemptions for State's Attorney's Office
Banks v. State's Attorney of Cook County, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Banks, sued the State's Attorney of Cook County, all...