F. Are there sanctions for noncompliance?

Although the Public Records Law itself does not reference sanctions for noncompliance, attorneys' fees have been awarded in at least one public records case. See Tuscaloosa News v. Garrison, CV-99-408 (Cir. Ct. of Tuscaloosa County, Ala., Jan. 15, 2001) (portion of fees granted; case involved both public records and open meetings issues).