Oklahoma Sunshine Laws

• OPEN RECORDS Questions

  • What is the purpose of the statute?

  • What is the physical form of an open record? Does it include computerized documents?

  • Does the right of inspection include the right to make copies? How much can the government charge you for those records?

  • When can you inspect a public record?

  • How much time does a public official or agency have before making a record available?

  • Which records are exempted?

  • If you sue and win, who pays your attorney fees and court costs?

  • What happens to public officials who violate the open records law?

• OPEN MEETINGS Questions

  • What is the purpose of the statute?

  • What is the definition of a public body?

  • What is the definition of a meeting?

  • Does the law prohibit members of a public body from meeting socially?

  • May a public body decide matters or vote by telephone or other electronic means outside the presence of the public?

  • When can a public body legally meet in private?

  • How much advance notice must a public body give?
    • regular meetings?
    • special meetings?
    • emergency meetings?

  • Does a public body have to give advance notice of what it will discuss?

  • What happens if a court determines that a public body has violated the open meetings law?

  • If you win such a lawsuit, who pays your attorney fees and court costs?

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