How do I request public records from my New Jersey town?
Find your town’s OPRA instructions and send a written request to the agency that holds the records. The municipal clerk is ordinarily the town’s records custodian, although separate custodi…
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What can I do if my OPRA request was denied?
An identified requester can challenge an OPRA denial through the Government Records Council or New Jersey Superior Court. Anonymous requesters cannot bring these proceedings; a complaint mu…
How long should an OPRA response take in New Jersey?
The usual response period is seven business days after the custodian receives a complete OPRA request. That is not a promise that every record will arrive within seven days. Commercial requ…
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