Posts from May 2016.
Posted in OPRA Q&As
OPRA requires public agencies to respond within 7 business days of your request. (Tip: Begin counting the first business day after you filed the request). A public agency must respond within 7 business days and either: 1) Produce responsive records; 2) Tell you that access is being denied and reason for the denial; or 3) Ask for an extension of time to respond.
But what do you do if the government fails to respond (a deemed denial) or denies access to a record that you know is not exempt?
The best course of action is to immediately speak to an attorney, who can work with you to gain access to the ...
