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In an OPRA case in Hunterdon County, the Judge favored disclosure of a dash cam video based on one precedent but denied reimbursement of the plaintiff’s legal fees based on another that was the basis for the public agency’s non-disclosure. As stated in the below blog post, when there are conflicting decisions that relate to Read More …
The Hunterdon County freeholder majority wants to wait on a “45-day technology security review” to decide if they will post audio recordings of their public meetings on the county website. Some freeholders have expressed concern about manipulation and distribution of the audios. However, the freeholders’ meeting documents that are currently posted online can also be Read More …
Case Name: Digital First Media v. Township of Readington, et al Docket Number: HNT-L-427-16 County: Hunterdon Filing Date: September 30, 2016 Presiding Judge: Yolanda Ciccone Status: Disclosure stayed pending appeal Overview: The court ruled that Readington Township must provide a newspaper with a patrol car’s dash-cam video of the August 26, 2016 drunk-driving arrest Read More …