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District of Columbia - Open Government Guide

V. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING RECORDS

D. Court action.

District of Columbia - Open Government Guide

Title page/author info
FOREWORD
Open Records
I. STATUTE -- BASIC APPLICATION
II. EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL LIMITATIONS
III. STATE LAW ON ELECTRONIC RECORDS
IV. RECORD CATEGORIES -- OPEN OR CLOSED
V. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING RECORDS
Open Meetings
I. STATUTE -- BASIC APPLICATION.
II. EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL LIMITATIONS
III. MEETING CATEGORIES -- OPEN OR CLOSED.
IV. PROCEDURE FOR ASSERTING RIGHT OF ACCESS
V. ASSERTING A RIGHT TO COMMENT.
Appendix

5. Pleading format.

The Superior Court rules apply.

‹ d. Patterns for future access (declaratory judgment). up 6. Time limit for filing suit. ›

District of Columbia
R5D05

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