Federal laws such as the Freedom of Information Act, and state laws like Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings acts, were designed to promote citizen involvement and government accountability. Transparency allows for increased public awareness of government functions and actions, a higher level of efficiency and accountability, and a deeper sense of trust between leadership and the community.
Open Government
Public Records
March 15, 2021
State of Ohio, ex rel. Plunderbund Media, LLC v. Ohio Dept. of Public Safety
September 12, 2013State Ex Rel Margolius, V. City of Cleveland Et Al. 91-367 (Ohio 1992)
February 19, 1991Krause v. Rhodes 640 F.2d 214 (N.D. Ohio 1979)
January 4, 1979
SB 321 - Public Records Process Changes (2015-2016)
June 13, 2016HB 429 - Private police-records public-limits on disclosure (2013-2014)
April 21, 2014HB 100 - JobsOhio State Audits (2013-2014)
May 31, 2013
SB 93 - Open Meetings Expansion Bill (2013-2014)
March 21, 2013SB 60 - Concealed Handgun License Secrecy Bill (2013-2014)
March 5, 2013HB 592 - Electronic Audio Court Records (2011-2012)
January 11, 2013
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