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Legal Interpretation & Authority (115 opinions) Statutory construction (Ch. 645)

Advisory Opinion 95-042 95-042

October 31, 1995 · October 31, 1995; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning

Are the following data public: A

Inspection Response to data requests Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Definition of prompt or reasonable time #Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3) #Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Advisory Opinion 95-039 95-039

September 12, 1995 · September 12, 1995; University of Minnesota

Does the

Personnel data Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Promise of confidentiality #Settlement agreements #Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Advisory Opinion 95-006 95-006

February 2, 1995 · February 2, 1995; City of Bloomington

Has the City of Bloomington violated provisions of Minnesota law that require government entities to respond to requests for access to data within a certain time frame?

Response to data requests Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Definition of prompt or reasonable time #Public and not public data #Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200) #Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Advisory Opinion 95-004 95-004

January 26, 1995 · January 26, 1995; Dakota County

May detention photos (

Law enforcement data Legislative authority and intent Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Advisory Opinions #Booking photos #Mug shots #Purpose #Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Advisory Opinion 95-003 95-003

January 16, 1995 · January 16, 1995; City of Saint Paul

A member of the public asked whether the St. Paul Police Department responded appropriately for a request for a videotape of an interview between an individual and police officers. The Police Department argued that the …

Law enforcement data Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Deliberative processes (13.82, subd. 25 / subd. 16) #Interrogation/investigative technique, defined #Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Advisory Opinion 94-036 94-036

September 2, 1994 · September 2, 1994; City of Brooklyn Center

Personnel data Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Legislative intent (645.16) #Undercover law enforcement officer
Advisory Opinion 93-003 93-003

October 15, 1993 · October 15, 1993; University of Minnesota

Do videotapes that trigger an investigation that ultimately leads to discipline of a public employee, and which are referred to as grounds for the disciplinary action, constitute 'public data' under the Minnesota Govern…

Civil investigative data Personnel data Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17) #Civil investigative data (13.39) #Civil investigative data (13.39) #Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action

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