The city provided information on the candidates for last year’s police chief search and asked a judge to dismiss the News Sentinel’s Public Records Act lawsuit.
So Ordered
A judge reaffirms his ruling that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has violated the state’s Public Records Act and must comply with the law.
Judge Faults Sheriff’s Office in Open Records Case
Chancellor Weaver orders KCSO to allow access to arrest reports, and awards attorney’s fees to the UT researcher who sued.
For the Records, pt. 3
The county Law Department reiterates its contention that the Sheriff’s Office can charge labor costs for inspection of public records.
For the Records, pt. 2
In a lawsuit trial, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office outlines its unusual interpretations of the state’s Public Records Act.
Keeping It Open
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ office says it will continue to provide free inspection of public records.
Pay to See
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says it can charge labor costs for requests to view public records. Despite long-established state law, a judge may agree.
For the Records
A UT professor’s open records lawsuit against the Knox County Sheriff’s Office raises questions about access to public officials’ emails.