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9-1-1 Tape Itself a Public Record, Ohio Supreme Court Rules

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· Story link Ohio’s Supreme Court said 9-1-1 calls are public record in any form and must be released. The…

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Ohio’s Supreme Court said 9-1-1 calls are public record in any form and must be released. The Columbus Dispatch had asked for the tape of a call related to a murder. The prosecutor allowed a reporter to listen to the tape and offered a transcript but would not copy the tape. (2/28/05)

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