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Transparency, FOIA & Records
FOIA/public records, sunshine laws, retention, and disclosure disputes.
- Court Allows Discovery as to Vindictive Prosecution Defense by Smartmatic's Parent Company
Eugene Volokh | 11.7.2026 12:25 PM From U.S. v. SGO Corp. Ltd., decided Tuesday by Judge Kathleen Williams (S.D. Fla.): The original trial date was set for October 7, 2024 … [but was eventually reset for 2026]…. The court lays out the…
- Wise Words from Third Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas as to Access to Court Records
Eugene Volokh | 11.4.2026 2:16 PM Just today, Third Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas (also a former law professor), submitted a letter endorsing the proposed rule, and I thought it was much worth passing along: Dear Members of the Advisory…
- Annual Survey of Jails (ASJ)
An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice. From 1982 to 2024, excluding years 1983, 1988, 1993, 1999, 2005, and 2019. See Methodology in each report for details specific to the collection in the Jail…
- Jail Dockets 11-7-26
The following information was gathered solely from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. This list includes individuals who are, or have been, incarcerated in the Justice Center, and can include arrests made by the BCSO, the Cleveland…
- Whitley County Jail Bookings
Jeremiah Truelove, 43, Fort Wayne, booked Oct. 26 and charged with driving while suspended with a prior. Jeffery Walker, 31, Pierceton, booked Oct. 26 and charged with operating while intoxicated. Andrew Cicero, 30, Fort Wayne, booked Oct…
- FOIA experts shine light on process
Published 12:00 am Saturday, November 7, 2026 The audience was made up of elected officials and interested citizens alike. Encouragingly, even one high school student spent their evening at the event. The event was organized by the Carroll…
- Natrona County District Court Notebook (11/2/26-11/6/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The following are summaries of proceedings in criminal cases in Natrona County District Court this week. All defendants are presumed innocent unless found or pleading guilty. Information comes from charging affidavits filed…
- Concerns arise over Virginia law allowing accused or convicted criminals to seal records
President Trump delivers remarks at the UP Summit at John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new law went into effect in Virginia that makes it easier for accused criminals to seal their…
- Freedom of Information requests
Publicly available records Many records are available on the City of Courtenay website, including: Freedom of Information requests Many records are available on the City of Courtenay website, including: - Many records can be requested from…
- Comox Valley RCMP
Comox Valley residents can now report crimes online involving lost or stolen property. Comox Valley RCMP has launched an online crime reporting website that allows people to generate a report and file number for crimes. You can use Online…
- Judicial Watch Sues Defense Dept. for Covid-19 Origins Investigation Records
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for Office of Inspector General records concerning an investigation into the handling of…
- A federal board is releasing records of civil rights cold cases. Congress could let that work end
November 6, 2026 11:22 AM LISTEN: Two Georgia researchers helping release government records related to civil rights era cold cases their work could end in January unless Congress votes to extend the board's tenure. GPB's Pamela Kirkland…
- Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
www.wtyefm.com Two New Names Added to Jail Roster (Undated) — Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Lynn Odle was booked into jail on a drug court violation and a Violation…
- Federal inmates arrive at Jail North in Charlotte: What to know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The first federal inmates arrived at Jail North in Mecklenburg County this week, officials said. Federal inmates began arriving on Monday, Nov. 2, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release…
- Columbia County jail bookings for Friday, November 6, 2026
The following people have recently been booked into the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility on Rawhide Road in Magnolia. All the following people are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law. Not listed are people…
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