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61 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3545-19.opn.html -- rank: 699

... RTMUA filed requests under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, the DEP posted more detailed maps on its ...

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62 Education Law Center v. New Jersey Department of Education -- rank: 695

... the "deliberative process" exemption in the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13 (OPRA), and under a balancing of interests based ... deliberative process exemption in the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, and under a balancing of interests based on ... the citizenry's statutory rights to government maintained records. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. In Mason v. City of Hoboken , in the ... accessible to citizens." 196 N.J. 51 , 57 (2008); see N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. OPRA's clear purpose, we explained, is "to maximize public ... with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. A "government record" is broadly defined. S ee N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. A "government record" includes "any paper, written or ...

docket:	a-100-07
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decided:	2009-03-26
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citation:	198 N.J. 274
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63 KEVIN MALANGA v. TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE -- rank: 693

... custodian of records, violated the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to - 13, and his common law right of access to ... Township. The Township 'is a 'public agency'' under OPRA. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 (defining 'public agency' in part to include 'any political ... custodian of the Tow nship for purposes of OPRA.' See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 (''Custodian of a government 1 Plaintiff admitted each of ... construed in favor of the public's right of access.' N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. 'In keeping with that goal of transparency,' Paff v. Galloway ... of any political subdivision thereof. [Id. at 352-353 (quoting N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1).] The public's right to access government records is not absolute. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1; N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9. OPRA ...

docket:	a2287-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-05-03
status:	Unpublished
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64 Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC v. Township of Neptune -- rank: 689

... records pursuant to both the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, and the common law, seeking copies of those ... is a claim under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, legislation “designed to give members of the ... no effect on the common law right of access. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A- 1, -8. OPRA does not expressly or implicitly support attorneys’ fee ...

docket:	a-63-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-06-20
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65 A.A. v. CHRISTOPHER J GRAMICCIONI ESQ. -- rank: 686

... of records pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, and alternatively under the common law right of ... 1564 , 39 L. Ed.2d 873 (1974). 2 See also N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 (stating that "[a] government record shall not include the ...

docket:	a0946-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-09-17
status:	published
citation:	442 N.J.Super. 276 122 A.3d 353
Document Size:	29659

66 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2396-11.opn.html -- rank: 686

... the brief). PER CURIAM The Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, generally provides for ready access to "government records ... of the Governor[,]" or by "Executive Order of the Governor." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1; see also N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (extending ... to the safety of persons, property, electronic data or software." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. In response to our decision in Slaughter v. Government ... Citing OPRA's exemption for "Security Measures or Surveillance Techniques," N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, EO47, and the proposed Regulation, NJSP denied the request. On ... measures or surveillance techniques which, if disclosed," would pose risks. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Following oral argument, we requested and received the Guide ... exempt from disclosure "for the protection of the public interest." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Moreover, otherwise accessible government records are exempt from production ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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67 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/squibs16-17.opn.html -- rank: 686

... of this opinion addresses the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. The Appellate Division holds OPRA litigation is authorized ... A-3335-14T3(CONSOLIDATED) The Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to - 13, does not permit government agencies to deny a ...

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68 A-0NEW JERSEY SECOND AMENDMENT SOCIETY v. DIVISION OF STATE POLICE OF THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN RE ADOPTION OF N.J.A.C 13:1E-3 May 14 2015 -- rank: 686

... the brief). PER CURIAM The Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, generally provides for ready access to "government records ... of the Governor[,]" or by "Executive Order of the Governor." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1; see also N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9 (extending ... to the safety of persons, property, electronic data or software." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. In response to our decision in Slaughter v. Government ... Citing OPRA's exemption for "Security Measures or Surveillance Techniques," N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, EO47, and the proposed Regulation, NJSP denied the request. On ... measures or surveillance techniques which, if disclosed," would pose risks. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Following oral argument, we requested and received the Guide ... exempt from disclosure "for the protection of the public interest." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Moreover, otherwise accessible government records are exempt from production ...

docket:	a2103-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-02-24
status:	unpublished
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69 JOHN PAFF v. NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION -- rank: 686

... State Firemen's Association (the Association) is a "public agency," N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. The Association maintains it is not a public ... 47:1A-5(f); to designate a records custodian, see N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1; or to provide public access to records not governed by an exemption. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, -1.1, -9, and -10. A. We review this legal ... created by a political subdivision or combination of political subdivisions. [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.] Reading the provision in light of the Legislature's ... League of Municipalities , supra , 207 N.J. at 501 (quoting N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1). Where the statute is unclear, the Court has construed ...

docket:	a4111-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-13
status:	published
citation:	431 N.J.Super. 278 69 A.3d 118
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70 Libertarians for Transparent Government v. Cumberland County -- rank: 686

... be turned over under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. In October 2017, a woman incarcerated at the ... records shall be subject to public access unless exempt.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. The statute calls for a careful balancing of the right ... County. 2 Relying on the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, Libertarians asked the County for the actual settlement ... records shall be subject to public access unless exempt.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Plus “any limitations on the right of access . . . shall ... as follows: Notwithstanding the provisions of L. 1963, c. 73 ([ N.J.S.A.] 47:1A-1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, the ... agencies have an obligation to disclose “government records.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. And under OPRA, the records themselves -- and not a ...

docket:	a-34-20
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2022-03-07
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71 FRED BURNETT v. COUNTY OF BERGEN -- rank: 682

... 2002, the Legislature enacted the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, replacing New Jersey's Right to Know Law ... with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. The Legislature also declared that [A]ll government records shall ... subject to public access unless exempt from such access by [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.] . . . any other statute; resolution of either or both ... of Court; any federal law, federal regulation or federal order. [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.] The courts should narrowly construe exceptions to the right of ... thereof would violate the citizen's reasonable expectation of privacy." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Moreover, "[b]alancing public access rights and privacy rights in ... portion of any document which discloses a person's SSN. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Prior to allowing access to a government record, ...

docket:	a2002-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-08-22
status:	published
citation:	402 N.J.Super. 319 954 A.2d 483
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72 ROTIMI OWOH, v. CITY OF CAMDEN -- rank: 678

... pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A- 1 to -13, and common law right of access, the City ... 47:1A-5(g). Requestor contends the plain language of N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 defines custodian as the 'municipal' clerk, and because Camden ... 227 N.J. 159, 170 (2016) (alteration in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1); see also Mason v. City of Hoboken, 196 N.J ... s] official business.'' 381 N.J. Super. at 38 (quoting N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1). Bent concerned an OPRA request to the Stafford Township ... underlies OPRA. A-1210-21 11 [Id. at 517 (citing N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1).] Most recently, our Supreme Court addressed the appropriate scope of ...

docket:	a1210-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-04-20
status:	Unpublished
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73 WILLIAM H. MICHELSON v. LADDIE WYATT AND THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD -- rank: 676

... 16, 2003, plaintiff filed a Verified Complaint pursuant to OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, against Wyatt and the City. On the return ... N.J.S.A. 47:1A-2 to -4. OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, declares that it is the public policy of ... construed in favor of the public's right of access." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. See also Serrano v. S. Brunswick Tp. , 358 N.J ... thereof would violate the citizen's reasonable expectation of privacy." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. A government record is defined as any paper, written or ... authority of the State or of any political subdivision thereof , . . . . " [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 (emphasis supplied).] In other words, if the public employee ... Educ. of Newark , supra , 145 N.J. at 279 (citing N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. One such category is "information which is a ...

docket:	a6839-02
court:	njappellate
decided:	2005-08-11
status:	published
citation:	379 N.J. Super. 611
Document Size:	75045

74 Calandra, Luciano Jr. Teresa L. v. Montclair Twp. -- rank: 676

... to Montclair under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -4, to request any of this information. Cross-examination ...

docket:	005048-18
court:	NJ Tax Court
decided:	2022-03-16
status:	Unpublished
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75 O.R. o/b/o O.R. v. VICTORIA KNIEWEL -- rank: 673

... off complaints commenced pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13 (OPRA), and the common law right of access ... it may have while in or upon any school building, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, and (2) predominately contained juvenile records, which were therefore ... government records shall be subject to public access unless exempt." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. The custodian of the government record has the burden of ... that has been received in the course of . . . official business . . . [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.] OPRA allows requests for records only, not requests for ... identifiable government records "readily accessible for inspection, copying, or examination." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Even then inspection is subject to reasonable controls, and courts ... that accommodates the interests of the requestor and the agency. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Additionally, schools are prohibited pursuant to federal law ...

docket:	a5181-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-03-17
status:	unpublished
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