Filing public records requests, navigating open meetings laws, knowing what information you’re legally entitled to — it can all be a lot to manage.
On this week’s episode of Transparency Talk, Producer Jonah Chester and Tom Kamenick — President of the Wisconsin Transparency Project — get back to basics and teach you how to write and submit a public records request.
A quick note — this conversation is not intended to be specific legal advice, but rather a discussion of general legal issues. WORT cannot guarantee that the information provided is appropriate for each person’s unique circumstances. If you have difficulty with open records or open government, seek an attorney’s assistance.