This citation is used to support the principle that a public agency must advise the requesting party whether the requested documents exist and, if denied, list each document withheld and the applicable exception. This aligns with the decision's emphasis on the necessity of a written response from the agency.
OAG 86-38 was Followed by 94-ORD-042
Our AG treatments are described and categorized by large language models (AI) and are partially reviewed by Coalition directors. Learn more from our blog.
Disclaimer:
The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.
The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.