Apr 7
Public Records Loophole: Active Investigation Explained
Public Records Loophole: Active Investigation Explained When a serious incident occurs—especially inside a jail or involving law enforcement—the public often turns to one mechanism for answers: public records requests. But in many cases, those requests are denied with a familiar explanation: “The records cannot be released due to an active investigation.” This response highlights what many…
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