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State Government—The Arkansas Freedom Of Information Act—Houston We Have A Problem: A Coach And A Comptroller Illustrate The Repercussions Of Releasing Electronic Information Through The Arkansas Freedom Of Information Act, Alexander Justiss
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review
FOIA provides a necessary oversight by which Arkansans can monitor the actions of those within the government. FOIA ensures that its purpose may not be thwarted by prohibiting the transfer, withdrawal, or destruction of documents in an attempt to prevent their release to the public. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government are subject to the FOIA. FOIA statutorily exempts certain public records that would otherwise be accessible to Arkansans. Additionally, the Arkansas Constitution provides numerous safeguards to protect the privacy rights of individuals.
Issues arise with electronic communication under FOIA so various judicial and Attorney General opinions …