This citation is used to argue that the public interest in ensuring police agencies properly investigated crimes outweighs privacy interests in certain public records, including toxicology reports. The decision discusses how in 00-ORD-162, the Attorney General held that the Barren County Sheriff's Department violated the Open Records Act by withholding toxicology reports on the basis of privacy, given the significant public interest involved.
00-ORD-162 was Followed by 13-ORD-085
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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.