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1 In the Matter of the New Jersey Firemen Association Obligation to Provide Relief Applications Under the Open Public Records Act -- rank: 1000

... declaratory judgment action was barred by section 6 of OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, which vests the right to institute proceedings relating to OPRA ... action in Superior Court” or with the Government Records Council. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. (pp. 16-17) 3. OPRA recognizes a privacy exception by ... the requestor, after a public agency’s denial of access. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Here, The Association and Carter had “genuine differences” as ... declaratory judgment action was barred by section 6 of OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47: 1A-6, which vests the right to institute proceedings relating to OPRA ... from “institut[ing] any proceeding under this section .” N.J.S.A . 47:1A-6 (emphasis added). Specifically, the Association argues that “under this ... action in Superior Court” or with the Government Records Council. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. To ensure that the average citizen is not deterred ...

docket:	A-68-15
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2017-08-03
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citation:	230 N.J. 258 166 A.3d 1125
Document Size:	88448

2 NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP INC v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR -- rank: 980

... action in Superior Court" or "a complaint with the [GRC]." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6; Mason v. City of Hoboken , 196 N.J. 51 , 68 ... the court or [GRC] shall order that access be allowed." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. OPRA also authorizes the imposition of civil penalties: A public ... A. 47:1A-11: the Superior Court and the GRC. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. In setting the standard for an award of a civil ... proceeding[s] shall proceed in a summary or expedited manner." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. The assertion is contradicted by the plain language of N ...

docket:	a3947-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-08-03
status:	published
citation:	451 N.J.Super. 282 166 A.3d 1181
Document Size:	82822

3 John Paff v. Ocean County Prosecutors Office -- rank: 954

... that the denial of access is authorized by law.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. This appeal requires interpretation of three of OPRA’s exemptions ... that the denial of access is authorized by law.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. This appeal requires that we interpret three of OPRA’s ...

docket:	a_17_16
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2018-08-13
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4 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a-61-17.opn.html -- rank: 949

... attorneys’ fees to L.R. and J.R. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. 1 Because L.R. and Camden settled their dispute concerning ... or by filing a complaint with the Government Records Council. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. In either proceeding, “[t]he public agency shall have ... 47:1A-5 (prescribing procedure for inspection of public records); N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 (authorizing requestor to challenge denial of access in Superior Court ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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citation:	238 N.J. 547 213 A.3d 912
Document Size:	113994

5 Elizabeth Mason v. City of Hoboken -- rank: 938

... action in Superior Court or a complaint with the GRC. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Both “proceeding[s] shall proceed in a summary or ... proceeding shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney’s fee. [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6.] Civil penalties may be imposed when “[a] public official ... repealed 2002). That language does not appear in OPRA. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. The parties argue at length over the meaning of this ... action in Superior Court or a complaint before the GRC. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Those matters “shall proceed in a summary or expedited ... to proceed “in a summary or expedited manner.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. This goal is consistent with a 45-day statute of ... shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney’s fee.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. What, then, does it mean to “prevail”? Plaintiff ...

docket:	a-22-07
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decided:	2008-07-22
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citation:	196 N.J. 51
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6 NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP, INC v. TOWNSHIP OF LYNDHURST -- rank: 932

... believed to be exempt; and fees and costs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. The court entered an Order to Show Cause (OSC) returnable ... bears the burden to establish a basis for non-disclosure. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. It is undisputed that but for any exemptions, the requested ...

docket:	a2523-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-06-11
status:	published
citation:	441 N.J.Super. 70 116 A.3d 570
Document Size:	140477

7 IN THE MATTER OF THE NEW JERSEY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION -- rank: 929

... resort to the Government Records Council (GRC) or the court. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. OPRA expressly grants a right of action exclusively to requestors ... proceeding shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee. [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 (emphasis added).] Even assuming for argument's sake that N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 does not grant a right of action exclusively to a ... records, he is entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. We remand for the trial court's fee determination. Reversed ...

docket:	a2810-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-12-18
status:	published
citation:	443 N.J.Super. 238 128 A.3d 716
Document Size:	124357

8 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4226-14.opn.html -- rank: 918

... a government record may challenge the denial in Superior Court. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. In OPRA cases, the records custodian has the burden to ... 406 N.J. Super. 1 , 7 (App. Div. 2009) (citing N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6), aff'd , 201 N.J. 5 (2010). The threshold question ... proving that the denial of access is authorized by law." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Specifically, OPRA states that "[a] person who is denied access ... proving that the denial of access is authorized by law." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Consistent with the plain language of OPRA, the burden of ... brought and addressed in the same, rapid manner."); see also N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 (action filed in Superior Court must "proceed in a summary ...

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citation:	446 N.J.Super. 163 141 A.3d 300
Document Size:	113549

9 SCOTT KENNEDY v. MONTCLAIR CENTER CORPORATION BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT -- rank: 915

... fees at all. Plaintiff's appeal requires us to construe N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, which (1) authorizes '[a] person who is denied access to ... order to compel access; and, finally, the right to fees. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 states in full: A person who is denied access to ... proceeding shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney's fee. [ N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 (emphasis added).]1 Plaintiff contrasts the reference to 'any proceeding ... 2012). The right to fees expressly belongs to 'a requestor.' N.J.S.A. 47:1A- 6; see also Mason v. City of Hoboken, 196 N.J ... 7 of the chapter law, the provision is codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. 3 Even when obtaining access, a requestor must show a ... Ct. 585, 591, 7 L. Ed. 2d 492 499 (1962)). N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 pertains to the right of '[a] person who is ...

docket:	a5422-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-11-27
status:	unpublished
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10 Fair Share Housing Center, Inc. v. New Jersey State League of Municipalities -- rank: 901

... that the denial of access is authorized by law.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. (pp. 23-25) The judgment of the Appellate Division is ... that the denial of access is authorized by law.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. In light of our decision, we see no reason to ... “file a complaint with the Government Records Council.” N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. “The right to institute any proceeding under [OPRA] shall ...

docket:	A-36-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2011-08-23
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11 NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP INC v. PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, -- rank: 895

... and redaction, and that the court award counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. The trial court issued an order to show cause. Defendants ... court also denied plaintiff's request for counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Nonetheless, the court granted 5 A-2016-16T1 plaintiff's ... proving that the denial of access is authorized by law,' N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. [N. Jersey Media Grp. v. Twp. of Lyndhurst, 229 N ... custodian’s decision by filing an action in Superior Court.' N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. Thus, the proceeding challenges the 'custodian's decision' to deny ... trial court's denial of counsel fees. OPRA provides in N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6: A person who is denied access to a government record ...

docket:	a2016-16
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-08-17
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12 NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP INC v. BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE -- rank: 892

... have the denial of access adjudicated by the Superior Court, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, and seeking declaratory judgment that BCPO violated OPRA and the ... record and defendants failed to satisfy their burden of proof, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. NJMG also contends the trial court erred in misapplying the ... proving that the denial of access is authorized by law." N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. The custodian may not rely upon "conclusory and generalized allegations ... the case when an agency denies access under OPRA, see N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, the agency that relies upon a Glomar response must prove ...

docket:	a2393-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-08-31
status:	published
citation:	447 N.J.Super. 182 146 A.3d 656
Document Size:	85464

13 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a0168-19.opn.html -- rank: 890

... complaint with the GRC is provided and defined solely by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. The statute permits the filing of a complaint with the ... to a government record by the custodian of the record.' N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6. In determining whether a particular action or inaction constitutes a ... permitting the filing of a complaint with the GRC under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, we are required to 'read and construe[]' the term in ... May 25, 2020). Applying the ordinary meaning of 'deny' to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, we interpret the statute to authorize the filing of a ... term 'deny,' the Moorestown custodian took no action for which N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 authorized the filing of a complaint with the GRC, and ... s complaint as unripe and premature. The plain language of N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 does not authorize the filing of a GRC complaint ...

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14 DEAN SMITH v. HUDSON COUNTY REGISTER and WILLIE J. FLOOD -- rank: 887

... or is presented administratively to the Government Records Council. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 (noting the Council's concurrent jurisdiction to hear OPRA disputes ... do not resolve plaintiffs' potential entitlement to counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, and defer to the trial courts any such fee-shifting ...

docket:	a2518-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2010-02-10
status:	published
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Document Size:	92707

15 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2507-08.opn.html -- rank: 887

... or is presented administratively to the Government Records Council. See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6 (noting the Council's concurrent jurisdiction to hear OPRA disputes ... do not resolve plaintiffs' potential entitlement to counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6, and defer to the trial courts any such fee-shifting ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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