Board denies FOIA appeal after closed‑session review, upholds sheriff’s office ruling

Sep 1, 2026

After a closed session to consider a confidential written legal opinion under MCL 15.268(h), commissioners voted to deny a FOIA appeal and uphold the sheriff’s office determination by roll call (motion carried).

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The Clinton County Board of Commissioners went into a closed session under MCL 15.268(h) to consider a confidential written legal opinion related to a Freedom of Information Act appeal. After returning to open session, a motion was made to deny the appeal and uphold the sheriff’s office determination; the board adopted the motion on roll call.

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