Shortcomings of records law seen in Arizona ruling

From Sunshine Review

September 30, 2008

[edit] Shortcomings of records law seen in ruling

"A recent court ruling against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio underlines the major shortcomings of Arizona's public records law.

This law is intended to ensure that the public will have access to records at public agencies, but the reality is that agencies can still find ways to make it difficult to get the information."

[edit] External links

Yuma Sun, Shortcomings of records law seen in Arizona ruling, September 2008

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