In ensuring that the new RTK Law is applied fairly and evenly, the Office of Open Records would like to provide some tips to help Agencies respond to RTK requests and also to help navigate the appeals process for the best possible result. Please check this tab frequently, as I will be offering insight on various topics such as how to meet your burden of proof? Is a request specific enough? If it's a close call should the Agency deny?

For School Districts   

For Open Records Officers  

Responding to an RTK request

Writing a response under the RTKL

Filing a Right-to-Know request

Filing an Appeal

FUTURE TIPS :

- How to write a request that is specific enough under section 701.

- How to write a solid response to a RTK request to protect the agency on appeal.

- Playing Nice: Do’s and Don’ts for Citizens and Public Officials.

- Agency Discretion: Can an Agency release a record that is not a public record?