Q&A: Anonymous records
From the Courier-Times (New Castle):
Q: We were sent records anonymously of an internal investigation in our sheriff's department. The documents appear to be legit....
Q&A: Executive session in middle of public meeting
From the Greene County Daily World:
Q: After calling the regular meeting to order, a city council conducted a public hearing on a federal disaster...
Q&A: Private huddle during public meeting
From the Pulaski County Journal (Winamac):
Q: I am running into some problems gaining information from county commissioner and county council meetings. During a regular...
Q&A: Advertising liquor in classifieds
From The Herald (Jasper):
Q: A client wants to place this classified ad: 10 Jim Beam Ford car whiskey decanters, all for $300. Since the...
Q&A: Who can run sheriff sales?
From The Indianapolis Star:
Q: What are the rules for where sheriff sale public notice advertisements must be placed?
IC 32-29-7-3 says the sheriff is bound...
Q&A: Copyright rules for performances
From The Republic (Columbus):
Q: We would like to shoot video of a portion (probably a single song) from the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic's Christmas concert...
Q&A: Police officer settlement
From Register Publications:
Q: A city recently accepted the resignation of a police officer who entered a plea agreement related to felony charges. The officer...
Q&A: Police disciplinary hearings
From The Banner (Knightstown):
Q: Are police officer disciplinary hearings under IC 36-8-3-4(c) required to be public proceedings, or can be handled in executive session...
Q&A: Web-only publications
From The Mail-Journal (Milford):
Q: Does a web-only publication qualify as a member of the media that’s required to receive notification of meetings?
A: As of...
Q&A: Autopsy reports and coroner reports
From the North Vernon Plain Dealer & North Vernon Sun:
Q: Are autopsy reports public records?
A: Autopsy reports are public records but may be kept...