In a recent unanimous decision, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that police records (including dispatch logs) are not automatically exempt from the Vermont Access to Public Records Act. While the law includes certain exceptions “dealing with the detection and investigation of crime,” the Court held that the records would have to be individually evaluated to determine if they met the criteria to be shielded.
Media reports:
Vermont Public Radio: State's Highest Court Delivers Win For Open Records Law (2 MAR 12)
Brattleboro Reformer: Supreme Court clarifies open records law (3 MAR 12)
Burlington Free Press: Supreme Court: Police dispatch logs are public record (3 MAR 12)
To access a copy of the Court’s decision, please visit:
Vermont Supreme Court: Bain v. Clark, 2012 VT 14
Background information:
Vermont State Archives & Records Administration: Vermont's Public Records Law
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