endstream endobj 190 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream In Bart v. City of Paterson Housing Authority, 403 N.J. Super. What does an OPRA Request look like? Submit an Online OPRA Records Request. 0.5 0.5 17 17 re This principle also applies if pages of information are redacted. I see there are many requests via OPRA Machine in which Middletown Township posts the documents via Next Request, and OPRA . endstream endobj 192 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream H Sign in. At that meeting, Committeeman Tony Fiore, a fellow Republican, chimed in to defend Perry. 1 g Techniques such as "hiding" text or changing its color so it is invisible should not be used as sophisticated computer users can detect the changes and potentially undo the "hiding" functions. The vendor charges the agency $5.00 for the service. Electronic records sent via e-mail or fax are free of charge. Requests may be submitted in writing by submitting a paper "records request form" or by completing the online form below. Click here to see an invalid non-form OPRA request. If a requestor seeks government records under the common law, please consider the following: A public record under the common law is one required by law to be kept, or necessary to be kept in the discharge of a duty imposed by law, or directed by law to serve as a memorial and evidence of something written, said, or done, or a written memorial made by a public officer authorized to perform that function, or a writing filed in a public office. How is a Denial of Access Complaint filed and handled? Custodians may seek extensions of time beyond the seven (7) business day deadline for legitimate reasons (such as the record is in use or in storage). People, often times businesses, constantly use OPRA requests to obtain information and data that they then can use for personal gain.". The $5.00 fee is passed onto requestor. Township attorney Brian Nelson told the APP that other towns in New Jersey have tried to fight similar OPRA requests for residents' email accounts, and the municipality always loses. 52:14B-1 et seq. Example of an overly broad request: "Any and all records related to the construction of the new high school.". "There are a lot of things about OPRA that people are unaware of and that are total abuses of the intent, but no one ever wants to take on the issue and try to fix it via legislation, which is needed. ,kT'tn5[~+{H+-,aBQp$VY4VDa-822 j66q,ep,Q8|a. s If you need a public record, you can either fill out the below online form or download the Government Records Request Form (PDF) and return it to the Clerk's Office located at: 820 Mercer Street, Room 107. "Now what someone does with that list is another matter, out of the Townships control. MIDDLETOWN, NJ The Middletown Township administrator revealed Friday that the Twp. The purpose is to provide formal notification to the requestor making it clear that material was redacted and is not being provided. Who is the "custodian of a government record?". What are the duties of the Government Records Council? Other Record Request Processes. Custodians must charge the actual cost for all other materials such as CD, DVD, cassette, etc. After Patch first reported the shocking news that Middletown residents' email addresses can be shared with just about anyone who asks, the Asbury Park Press filed its own OPRA request to ask who made the request. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. endstream endobj 183 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Can the custodian provide on-site inspection but deny copies of records requested? 554 0 obj <>stream s Can a public agency create specific OPRA hours? s OPRA specifically defines a government record as: " any paper, written or printed book, document, drawing, map, plan, photograph, microfilm, data processed or image processed document, information stored or maintained electronically or by sound-recording or in a similar device, or any copy thereof, that has been made, maintained or kept on file or that has been received in the course of his or its official business " (Emphasis added.) Category Archives: OPRA requests. In writingalways! The requestor would then have to conduct his own research to determine which minutes contain the subjects in which he is interested. endstream endobj 214 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Complaint forms are available from the Council's office or from the Council's website here. endstream endobj 24 0 obj <> endobj 25 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 26 0 obj <>stream The GRC's regulations atN.J.A.C. f The only name Middletown Township said it was given was a mysterious email account called Watch07748@gmail.com. Here users can view information regarding OPRA, contact the GRC and register a complaint online. 0 G However, if the requestor is willing to pay for it, the agency has the responsibility to provide access to the government record in the requested format. The blacked out area shows where information was redacted, while the double copying ensures that the requestor will not be able to "see-through" to the original, non-accessible text. s 0.5 0.5 336.1997 17.72 re s The court requires a filing fee and the requestor must serve the lawsuit papers on the appropriate public official(s). Example 1: A requestor wants a record sent via e-mail. 0 G Use the Cross or Check marks in the top toolbar to select your answers in the list boxes. Your IP: The request takes the Custodian 20 minutes to complete. 2 hours a day for 3 days a week, minimum, unless the agency's regularly scheduled business hours are less. {9 ` - Can I bring my own photocopier into an agency's office to make copies? f endstream endobj 166 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream 0.5 0.5 17 17 re Generally stated, a "government record" means any record that has been made, maintained, or kept on file in the course of official business, or that has been received in the course of official business. If a written request does not mention OPRA anywhere, it is not an OPRA request. Exceptions may include instances in which the requested records are in use, in storage, or require medium conversion. If you click through the email on return to our website it takes you to Perry's Twitter page. In order to request access to government records under OPRA, you must complete all the required portions of and date this request form and deliver it in person during regular business hours or by mail, fax or electronically to the appropriate custodian of the record requested. Immediate access means at once, without delay. s 47:1A-1.1 (records related to criminal cannabis record; inclusion of NGB-22 as an exempt record, and Daniel's Law exemptions) (pgs. K1jd Y)+0 xA'RAI+R.yC|o"w0 Vi' BtJC.^"TliQxQ*.P~'L\OoF[^NtxXM' y9L@$z|3/ 6M= < 48 k9a-I~V9hnSym\uF8e. endstream endobj 189 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream R eques t I f or n orma ti on -P ease Print First Name Ml --Last Name Step 8: If the Council determines by a majority vote that a custodian knowingly and willfully violated OPRA and is found to have unreasonably denied access under the totality of the circumstances, the Council will impose penalties provided for under OPRA. There are 24 specific exemptions to public access contained in OPRA. 0 0 18 18 re Some large state departments have determined that they can be more responsive to requests for access to government records by designating more than one custodian. s f H File an OPRA Request Online . Grenoble, the Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, France Lat Long Coordinates Info. Also, when the requestor is successful (or partially successful) via a judicial decree, a quasi-judicial determination, or a settlement of the parties that indicates access was improperly denied and the requested records are disclosed. endstream endobj 203 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream For example, a custodian providing access to 3 pages of printed meeting minutes on letter size pages would charge a requestor $0.15 ($0.05 per page for 3 pages = $0.15). What is the Open Public Record Act? Then provide a copy of the blacked-out record to the requestor. endstream endobj startxref endstream endobj 174 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream The GRC lacks authority over records retention. Hardcopy of DEP OPRA Record Request Form [pdf] Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Information. The court will schedule a hearing and resolve the dispute. If the custodian fails to respond to the requestor within seven (7) business days after receiving a request, the failure to respond will be deemed a denial of the request. Special services charges must be reasonable and based on actual direct cost of fulfilling the request. Also, requestors may file OPRA requests anonymously without providing any personal contact information, even though space for that information appears on the form; thus anonymous requests are permitted. Is there a fee to convert records to a specific medium? Special Note: Vendor fees are special service charges and must be approved by requestor prior to being incurred. Step 4: The custodian will have the opportunity to provide the Council with a response containing information concerning the complaint. 0.75293 g endstream endobj 195 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream All government records are subject to public access unless they are specifically exempt under OPRA or any other law. 0 0 18 18 re Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. @D)YolE;a!.(X7pId>Y]8{x y$=/KOPc4 > Contact the records custodian of the agency to which you submitted your request. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. It is not yet known who filed the OPRA request; it was filed anonymously. If there is no other fee established by law or regulation, the standard copying fee is $0.05 per page for letter sized printed pages and $0.07 per page for legal sized printed pages. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. ", Past Patch reporting: Middletown: OPRA Request Forced Us To Share Residents' Emails, Middletown: OPRA Request Forced Us To Share Residents' Emails. H @D)YolE;a!.(X7pId>Y]8{x y$=/KOPc4 > You can also print out the form, write in your information & send it in via email or fax. I am not required to fill out an official form. endstream endobj startxref Click here to access Records Management Services' website. Words, sentences, paragraphs, or whole pages may be subject to redaction. 0.75293 g 1. This symbol brings you to the "Government Records Council," the independent agency that oversees compliance to OPRA. OPRA does not affect a requestor's common law right of access, or right of access via discovery. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. f The following is an example of a special service charge for a voluminous request: Request: Meeting minutes from 2005 to present. The bottom line is that the requestor has a right to know the reason for the redaction, and the custodian has the responsibility to provide an explanation. s a factual causal nexus between plaintiff's litigation and the relief ultimately achieved; and. Orders directing a custodian to disclose records to requestors only occur after the GRC is able to conduct a full analysis of the request and it is determined that the Custodian unlawfully denied access. 423 (App.Div. s If a record contains material that must be redacted, such as a social security number, redaction must be accomplished by using a visually obvious method that shows the requestor the specific location of any redacted material in the record. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Click here for our contact information. %PDF-1.7 % Additionally, pursuant to Mason v. City of Hoboken and City Clerk of the City of Hoboken, 196 N.J. 51 (2008), a complainant is a "prevailing party" if he/she can demonstrate: If the decision of the public agency to deny access to the requested record is upheld, the public agency is not entitled to an attorney's fee from the requestor under OPRA. Performance & security by Cloudflare. I am not required to fill out an official form. OPRA defines "custodian of a government record" as that official designated by formal action of a public agency's director or governing body that has custody or control of the government records of the public agency. \` ,u The email was sent by a group called Residents Against Over Development and referenced the controversial Village 35 project, which it linked Byrnes to. A challenge to the denial of access under the common law can be made by filing an action in Superior Court. Who may file an OPRA request? Now today, Mercantante said the Twp. Do I have to include payment with my request? He said a similar battle over residents' email addresses being subject to OPRA occurred in Union County, and being aware of it, Middletown did not try and fight the July 10 request from Watch07748@gmail.com. An official OPRA request is a request for government records submitted to a public agency either: on an official OPRA request form; or an otherwise written request that clearly references OPRA. OPRA defines a "public agency" as: The Judicial branch of state government (including the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the Superior Court of New Jersey, the municipal courts, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the agencies, offices, and boards under their authority) are not considered public agencies under OPRA. h[n9x rdOM@ev)d~a-YRh 1 follower The request was partially successful . Maybe. f To start a summary (expedited) lawsuit in the New Jersey Superior Court, a written complaint and an order to show cause must be prepared and filed with the court. s !#G_E\qLA&zfPEKrdSMe1k2Q wlVIYYy%fu4 d1]aM(aBK\ dr 5*lE1cL6d>+hYG 6 ,'#HF8 ]dd:.bAaH6B ~,Gi-g,m6z'8 0.5 0.5 17 17 re Requestors may also choose to file a complaint against the custodian for failing to respond to the request. No special service charges can be established in advance by ordinance. endstream endobj 182 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream s Access Online NJDEP Information. When Patch contacted Perry on Friday afternoon, he said he received the email, too and that his campaign re-election team "is looking into it." Can a custodian deny me access to government records? OPRA requires that custodians must ordinarily grant immediate access to budgets, bills, vouchers, contracts (including collective negotiations agreements and individual employment contracts), and public employee salary and overtime information. Middletown employs a centralized OPRA (Open Public Records Act) management system with Heidi Brunt, the Municipal Clerk and Township Records Custodian, running the show. 90 Cliffedge Way, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Request sent to Middletown Township by Michael Brennan on May 31, 2023 . endstream endobj 175 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Actual direct cost means the hourly rate of the lowest level employee capable of fulfilling the request (no fringe benefits). If full pages are to be redacted, the custodian should give the requestor a visible indication that a particular page of that record is being redacted, such as a blank sheet bearing the words "Page Redacted" or a written list of the specific page numbers being withheld. Successful plaintiffs may be entitled to reasonable attorney fees. I am not required to fill out an official form. In order to request access to government records under OPRA, you must complete all the required portions of anddate this request form and deliver it in person during regular business hours or by mail or email to the appropriatecustodian of the record requested. Labor for programming, clerical and supervisory assistance that may be required. OPRA is used when the requestor wants to gain access to government records and wants to invoke the OPRA statute, which provides a statutory right of access to government records and holds a records custodian to a response deadline. Ten days later, Middletown Twp. Requestors are not required to send payment with the request. @D)YolE;a!.(X7pId>Y]8{x y$=/KOPc4 > building by Carly Baldwin/Patch. 54.39.243.36 f Requests - NextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software. The same applies for any other records that have specific fees established in other New Jersey laws or regulations. When should I expect a response to my OPRA request? 47:1A-1 et seq. Provide the record in some other meaningful medium (meaningful to the requestor). s XRSu2}{HuwopNHN_-gZxDTwB{U6za>A M~ >Zw5nP4B)@ad(MNv"aTS#\%_b~dhJo|(6\_M%3bf9K/VrdQsg]. pkkW3NxHJd9/ C These listings may aid requestors in identifying the names of the records sought. 8, 9, 10) In fact legislation now pending will make matters worse and even more ripe for abuse. Mecantante said he agreed that Middletown residents should not have their private email addresses vulnerable to OPRA, or campaigning. Requesting Records & Information Requesting Records & Information Open Public Records Act (OPRA) This law was created under the direction of former Governor James McGreevey to allow the public to have access to most public records. s The GRC lacks authority over the accuracy of record content. The Custodian's written response must either grant access, deny access, seek clarification or request an extension of time to fulfill the request. 0 0 18 18 re 0.5 0.5 88.28 17 re The action you just performed triggered the security solution. If a record requested, or portions of a record requested, fit into any of OPRA's 24 exemptions, the custodian may deny access. f s The Custodian may charge her direct hourly rate for the 2 hours required to fulfill request. Please acknowledge receipt of this message. "While I agree with you wholeheartedly that Township email lists should not be available, they in fact are," Mercantante added. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Perry said he hires various political consultants to run his campaigns and he also said he thinks such email lists may be subject to OPRA requests. to receive municipal news such as community fairs, road pavings and garbage pick-ups, under the cute headline "Middletown Minutes." There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Anonymous requests in excess of $5.00 require a deposit of 100% of estimated fees. If a permissible anonymous request involves making copies and the estimated cost exceeds $5.00, the custodian may request a deposit. A custodian may, in his or her discretion, allow the use of personal photocopiers by requestors depending upon factors including, but not limited to, the specific circumstances of the request, the particular documents requested, the office hours, the available space within the office, the availability of personnel, the availability of appropriate electrical outlets, the consumption of energy, the need to preserve the security of public records or documents and protect them from damage, or other legitimate concerns. Can the custodian "black out" portions of the records I requested? Can I request records in a specific medium? =po/=YS?qpxQn=H)rTeW@/@ Uem7KS.Yj;;@u4WXxf0*goh w`$.R=91;`lb\Z+k0Tj 0YKUf:lp This is the most common copying fee under OPRA. Plaintiffs should consider consulting with an attorney to learn about initiating and pursuing lawsuits in the New Jersey Superior Court. Custodians must notify the requestor in writing, within the statutorily mandated seven (7) business days and provide an anticipated deadline date upon which the records will be provided. 0 G Maybe. Request for public documents is made possible under the provision of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The GRC does not have jurisdiction over the Judicial or Legislative Branches of State Government or any agency, officer, or employee of those branches. 0.5 0.5 85.4 17 re has been made, maintained, or kept on file, Bart v. City of Paterson Housing Authority, Mason v. City of Hoboken and City Clerk of the City of Hoboken, Executive Orders' Exemptions from Disclosure, OPRA Inquiries, GRC News Service & OPRA ALERTS. Middletown resident Don Watson filed an OPRA request for the ordinance and provided a copy of it to Patch. ", Photo of the Middletown Twp. 0 0 18 18 re What else should I know about Council hearings and actions? @D)YolE;a!.(X7pId>Y]8{x y$=/KOPc4 > The custodian must provide the requestor with the specific legal basis for the denial of access. endstream endobj 211 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Step 1: The Council must decide whether the complaint is within its jurisdiction or whether the complaint is frivolous or without any reasonable factual basis. The requestor has the right to disagree with the special service charge. s 1 g Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. "No campaign laws were broken.". MIDDLETOWN, NJ The Middletown Township administrator revealed Friday that the Twp. Example of a valid request: "Any and all e-mails between Jane Doe and John Smith regarding the construction of the new high school from January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2009.". 0.5 0.5 196.6208 21 re "If someone files an OPRA request for our list of subscribers for email blasts, etc. The GRC can also provide guidance regarding the request process and what to expect once an OPRA request is submitted. 0 G endstream endobj 215 0 obj <>stream There are also exemptions contained in various Executive Orders. If a record is subject to public access under OPRA, the record is available for public inspection as well as copying. 0 0 18 18 re The charge is $0.50. Click here for a listing of all exemptions in OPRA as well as exemptions contained in Executive Orders. Citizen's Guide to OPRA (Fourth Edition - Updated November 2022) ***New To The Fourth Edition*** Included new exemptions added to N.J.S.A. A challenge to the denial of access pursuant to a discovery request can be made by filing an action in Superior Court. h+DQmdaI5)KYN!Q6 f3{|,fk?Pb{`6l~==9HVHQfqjgx8}B'wdn@Orq-1ejSu*vol/0U8A'+/qg"Pe87rkFp!\op}".?[*n3fe\8hG_;6Q~dt]Cqo&m:J(co6l%?KjS fK) \` ,u handed over its entire list of residents' email addresses, only to see that list be used for possibly illegal political campaigning everyone wondered who made the original OPRA request. s They were obtained through the Open Public Records Act 100 percent legally obtained through the Open Public Records Act.". Some public agencies have created systems that will permit a citizen to fill out an online request form and file it with the custodian over the Internet. 3. H 4. The GRC does not have authority over other types of records requests (administrative, common law, discovery). 0 Yes. The first workings began around 1820. H \` ,u 0.5 0.5 17 17 re "We were aware of the cases and thus complied. 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