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Alabama
We know of no request for text or instant messages under the Alabama Public Records Law, but there is no reason for that form of record to be treated any differently from any other form, especially since access to computer records has already been established in this State. See Birmingham News Co. v. Peevy, 21 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2125 (Cir. Ct. of Montgomery County, Ala., July 22, 1993).
Alabama
There is no statutory or case law addressing this issue.
Alabama
There is no statutory or case law addressing this issue.
Alabama
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Alabama
There is no statutory or case law addressing this issue.
Alabama
There is no statutory or case law addressing this issue.
Alabama
We know of no request for social media postings and messages under the Alabama Public Records Law, but there is no reason for that form of record to be treated any differently from any other form, especially since access to computer records has already been established in this State. See Birmingham News Co. v. Peevy, 21 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2125 (Cir. Ct. of Montgomery County, Ala., July 22, 1993).
Alabama
We know of no request for online discussion board posts under the Alabama Public Records Law, but there is no reason for that form of record to be treated any differently from any other form, especially since access to computer records has already been established in this State. See Birmingham News Co. v. Peevy, 21 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2125 (Cir. Ct. of Montgomery County, Ala., July 22, 1993).
Alabama
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