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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and public records request workflows.
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A journalist in New Jersey is considering litigating a denied OPRA request. Under current New Jersey law (P.L. 2024, c. 16), will the court automatically award attorney fees if the requester prevails in court?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| States that prevailing requesters receive attorney fees only if the court finds the denial was in bad faith or knowing and willful. | Missed | Passed |
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Workflows and templates for obtaining government records through freedom of information laws.
| Level | Law | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) | Federal executive branch agencies |
| State | Varies by state (e.g., OPRA in NJ, FOIL in NY) | State and local agencies |
| Local | Often covered by state law | Municipal, county, school boards |
## The 9 federal FOIA exemptions
1. **National security** - Classified information
2. **Internal personnel rules** - Agency housekeeping matters
3. **Statutory exemptions** - Other laws prohibit disclosure
4. **Trade secrets** - Confidential business information
5. **Inter/intra-agency memos** - Deliberative process privilege
6. **Personal privacy** - Personnel, medical files
7. **Law enforcement** - Could interfere with proceedings
8. **Financial institutions** - Bank examination reports
9. **Geological data** - Oil and gas well information
Note: Agencies must segregate and release non-exempt portions
All 50 states have enacted laws requiring certain government records to be open to the public.
### State public records resources
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