If you’ve got questions about access to public records and public meetings in Hawaii, look no farther. Here’s your basic, all-in-one source: “OPEN GOVERNMENT GUIDE ???????????????Access to Public Records and Meetings in HAWAII.”
Whether you’ve got questions about how to access government records, or want to know what the law says about your right to attend meetings of public agencies, this is really your go-to source.
This guide was prepared for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in 2011.
It was prepared by put together by Jeff Portnoy, one of the state’s top first amendment lawyers, and Elijah Yip, both of the Cades Schutte law firm.
The document is very thorough, and so it’s very intimidating.
But the table of contents cuts it up into very specific units. So check the contents, find the section that appears to answer the question that you start with, and go for it.
This is definitely one to bookmark for reference when you really need it.
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sometimes i think Jeff Portnoy has earned a statue. but considering the personal budget of most journalists (and the public at large) maybe we can get him a golden pen.
Thanks, Ian! A very useful reference for everybody on both sides of this issue which may help avoid needless confrontation. At least both parties will know what the opinions and case law have established as to requirements and exemptions.
This is excellent! It is straight forward and very useful to the general public. The state OIP Website has too much clutter and information that does not assist the public, it focuses more assisting the government. Thanks, Ian.