Explore 6 court opinions on Pennsylvania Right To Know Law Rtkl . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court Denies Access to Records in Ongoing Investigation
Hahn, C., Aplt. v. OOR, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Hahn, challenged a decision by the Office of Open Records (OOR) t...
Prosecutor denied access to personnel file under RTKL
Winig, J., Aplt. v. Office of DA of Phila., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, a former prosecutor, challenged the Office o...
PA court affirms probable cause for vehicle search based on marijuana odor
Balliram, R., Aplt. v. PPB, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Balliram, challenged the denial of his motion to suppress evi...
State Dept. can withhold Iran Deal records under RTKL exemptions
Gray, H., Aplt. v. Dept. of State, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Gray, challenged the Department of State's denial of h...
Court Upholds DOC's Redaction of Inmate Disciplinary Records
Jacob, J., Aplt. v. DOC, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Jacob, challenged the Department of Corrections' (DOC) denial of hi...
PA Court: DOC can withhold inmate disciplinary records under privilege
Key, B., Aplt. v. DOC, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Key, challenged the Department of Corrections' (DOC) denial of hi...