Supreme Court Schedules Oral Argument In OPRA Case

The Supreme Court announced today that on January 18 it will hear argument in the OPRA case of IMO NJ State Fireman’s Assn Obligation to Provide Relief Applications.

This matter involves two important issues: (1) whether public bodies may file declaratory judgment OPRA actions, and (2) whether the records in question are confidential under OPRA’s exemption for privacy.

As I’ve discussed previously, I think the Court’s resolution of the second question may have the most far-reaching impact, as it will provide much needed guidance on the extent that OPRA protects individuals’ privacy interests

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