Sanctions give records laws teeth

Article Abstract:

Most states have sunshine laws, which require public records and meetings be accessible to the public, and most have sanctions of some sort to enforce access. Requiring attorneys' fees to be paid to the prevailing party is a common form of sanction, but states differ on whether the award is mandatory or discretionary. Other sanctions include civil and criminal contempt fines, discipline or removal from office and criminal prosecution.

Damages, Damages (Law)

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Regional transportation authority not subject to D.C. FOI law

Article Abstract:

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in KiSKA Construction Corp. v WMATA that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is exempt from the D.C. open records law because the authority was not an agency of the D.C. government. In an earlier case, the court had held that the law was intended to cover agencies within the framework of the D.C. government, and not "joint agencies " like WMATA.

United States, Cases, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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