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76 O.R. o/b/o O.R. v. DONNA GIBBS-NINI -- 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:	a5509-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-03-17
status:	unpublished
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77 JEFF CARTER v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES CUSTODIAL AGENCY -- rank: 673

... request for records under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 through -13, was invalid as overly broad. The Division of ... 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 ...

docket:	a0483-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-12-10
status:	Unpublished
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78 ROTIMI OWOH v. WEST WINDSOR PLAINSBORO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS -- 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:	a5583-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-03-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	157206

79 JOHN DOE, JR. v. WEST WINDSOR PLAINSBORO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT -- rank: 671

... 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:	a1263-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-03-17
status:	unpublished
citation:
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80 ASBURY PARK PRESS v. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH -- rank: 669

... court ruled that neither the Open Public Records Act ("OPRA"), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, nor the public's common law right of ... made, maintained, or kept on file by a government agency. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -4 (amended and supplemented by OPRA, L. 2001, c ... executive order, rules of court, judicial decisions, or federal law. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, -9. In the opening words of OPRA, the Legislature explicitly ... construed in favor of the public's right of access; . . . [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.] The statute also declares that it should not "be construed ... way the common law right of access to any record." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1; see N.J.S.A. 47:1A-8. OPRA defines ... are expressly excluded from that broad meaning of "government record." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. 1 As further expansion of the public's ...

docket:	a3567-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-03-17
status:	Published
citation:	406 N.J. Super. 1 966 A.2d 75
Document Size:	34421

81 RICHARD RIVERA, LLC v. TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD -- rank: 669

... files requests pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, for records related to incidents of force by ... by law to be made, maintained or kept pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.' The judge further found the criminal investigation was ongoing ... 227 N.J. 159, 170 (2016) (alteration in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1). To effectuate that purpose, OPRA establishes 'a comprehensive framework for ... 358 N.J. Super. 373, 383 (App. Div. 2003) (citing N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1). Absent the necessary proofs, 'a citizen's right of access ... the information is deemed confidential, such as criminal investigatory records. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. A ''[c]riminal investigatory record' means a record which ... record 'for the protection of the public interest' consistent with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Even if §11.2 of the Directive was ...

docket:	a3338-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-09
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	20653

82 MARY B. COLVELL v. HIGHTSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT -- rank: 669

... and willful violation of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, by initially denying records responsive to her requests ... with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest.' N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. OPRA defines 'government record' broadly: 'Government record' or 'record' means ... or of any political subdivision thereof, including subordinate boards thereof. [N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.] 'However, this broad definition is tempered by a number ... A. 47:1A-3, and the 'criminal investigatory records' exemption, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. The GRC found that '[a]lthough the Custodian did ... civil enforcement proceeding.' Lyndhurst, 229 N.J. at 556 (quoting N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1). '[A]n agency seeking to withhold a record from ...

docket:	a0604-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-09
status:	Unpublished
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83 JEFF CARTER v. FRANKLIN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 -- rank: 669

... subject to disclosure under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. We affirm. OPRA mandates that 'all government records shall be subject to public access unless exempt[.]' N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. OPRA defines 'government record' broadly to include 'information stored or ... a public officer's or public agency's] official business[.]' N.J.S.A. 47:1A- 1.1. Carter filed a request with the District for emails ... not before me. The ALJ concluded: The plain language of [N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1] suggests that PAC money [emails] are not public records ... the Resolution's countervailing dispositive impact and harmonize it with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 with respect to OPPRA's 'official business' provision; ...

docket:	a1068-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-10-03
status:	Unpublished
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84 Education Law Center v. New Jersey Department of Education -- rank: 669

... “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 ... 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 ... certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. A “government record” is broadly defined. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. A “government record” includes “any paper, ...

docket:	a-100-07
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decided:	2009-03-26
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citation:	198 N.J. 274
Document Size:	105538

85 SCOTT KENNEDY v. MONTCLAIR CENTER CORPORATION BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT -- rank: 667

... defendant continued to deny it was a 'public agency,' see N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, that was required to promulgate an OPRA form, see ... A. 47:1A-5(f), and appoint an OPRA custodian, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Id., slip op. at 5-6. So, plaintiff persisted ...

docket:	a5422-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-11-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	58430

86 The Times of Trenton Publishing Corporation v. Lafayette Yard Community Development Corporation -- rank: 667

... 4-6 to -21, and the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, govern access to the meetings of the Corporation ... an �instrumentality or agency created by a political subdivision� under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. I. A. As described in its Certificate of Incorporation ... public agency� subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. Accordingly, on February 19, 2003, the trial court ... an �instrumentality or agency . . . created by a political subdivision� under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, and that the Corporation is therefore subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. The Appellate Division agreed �for essentially the same ... construed in favor of the public�s right of access.� N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. The purpose of OPRA �is to maximize public knowledge ...

docket:	a-22-04
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2005-06-15
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citation:	183 N.J. 519
Document Size:	57928

87 NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP INC v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY -- rank: 667

... a prevailing party under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13. NJMG cross-appeals from the provisions of the ... records subject to and protected by the attorney-client privilege. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Consequently, the request is denied, and this matter is ... as to do so would break the attorney-client privilege. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. Furthermore, without confirming and/or denying that we have ... with certain exceptions, for the protection of the public interest." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. One exception is the attorney-client privilege: A government record ... to remove any information protected by the attorney-client privilege. [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.] The attorney-client privilege, codified in N.J.S ... court, judicial decisions, or federal law." Id. at 6 (citing N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, -9). [ Newark Morning Ledger Co. v. New Jersey Sports & ...

docket:	a5833-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-08-11
status:	unpublished
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88 ASBURY PARK PRESS v. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH -- rank: 665

... court ruled that neither the Open Public Records Act ("OPRA"), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, nor the public's common law right of ... made, maintained, or kept on file by a government agency. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -4 (amended and supplemented by OPRA, L. 2001, c ... executive order, rules of court, judicial decisions, or federal law. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, -9. In the opening words of OPRA, the Legislature explicitly ... construed in favor of the public's right of access; . . . [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.] The statute also declares that it should not "be construed ... way the common law right of access to any record." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1; see N.J.S.A. 47:1A-8. OPRA defines ... are expressly excluded from that broad meaning of "government record." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. 1 As further expansion of the public's ...

docket:	a3626-07
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-03-17
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	34263

89 IN THE MATTER OF REQUEST FORPROPOSALS #17DPP00144, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT -- rank: 665

... 16T1 in whole at Optum's request in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.' The Acting Director thus noted that 'while the document was ...

docket:	a4751-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-05-11
status:	published
citation:	454 N.J.Super. 527 186 A.3d 332
Document Size:	188064

90 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a0168-19.opn.html -- rank: 663

... alleging Moorestown Township violated the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 to -13, by denying him access to a government record ... preliminary site approval application' is a '[g]overnment record' under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. A-0168-19T1 2 On the following business day ...

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