Legal Opinion
Rules Committee v. Freedom of Information Commission
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided February 14, 1984No. 11081; 11082PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, J.
The determinative issue in this appeal is whether the Rules Committee of the Superior Court falls within the statutory purview of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, which defines a “public agency” subject to the act to include “any judicial office, official or body but only in respect to its or their administrative functions.” General Statutes § l-18a (a).1
This case was initiated by the defendant, Raphael Podolsky, when, by letter dated November 25, 1977, he requested notice of and access to all meetings of the plaintiff Rules Committee of the Superior Court. Upon the Rules…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Adams v. RubinowSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1968
- In Re 42 PA. C. S. § 1703Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
- Moscone v. MansonSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1981
- In re 1976 PA 267Michigan Supreme Court · 1977
- Parks v. Planning & Zoning CommissionSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1979
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3Cited by19 opinions
- Pamela B. v. MentSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1998
- West Hartford Interfaith Coalition, Inc. v. Town CouncilSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1994
- State v. JenningsSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1990
- State v. AyalaSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1992
- Bottone v. Town of WestportSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1989
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