Remedies
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Freedom of Information Advisory Opinion AO-11-26
Addresses the obligation of a public body to make a good faith search for requested public records and the statutory remedy of filing a petition for mandamus or injunction to remedy FOIA violations. AO-11-26 October 21, 2026 Allen YipVia Electronic Mail The staff of the Freedom of Information Advisory Council is authorized to issue advisory…
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FOI Advisory Council Opinion AO-01-17
Opinion summarizes the requirements for responding to a request. A failure to respond to a request for public records is deemed a denial and a violation of FOIA. The statutory remedy for a violation is to file a petition for mandamus or injunction in general district or circuit court. The Newport News Economic/Industrial Development Authority…