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AG office explains how OMA complaints are processed and typical remedies
Summary
The presenter described filing, review, in-camera records review and typical remedies such as redoing actions in open session, noting that court-ordered injunctive relief in OMA cases is uncommon.
Adam Roach explained that anyone who believes an OMA violation occurred may file a complaint with the Attorney General's Open Government Unit; the office evaluates complaints and may open a case if there is a set of facts that could make the claim meritorious. "You're always welcome to file a complaint with us, our office," he said.
Roach described the office's process: the public body gets notice and an opportunity to respond, the office may conduct in-camera review of withheld records to determine whether the discussion was properly nonpublic, and remedies usually require the public body to repeat the decision in open session rather than impose injunctive relief.
