Harvard ex rel. J.H. v. Village of Palm Springs

Jennifer Harvard, on behalf of her son, a minor, appeals the circuit court’s denial of her petition for a writ of mandamus which, if granted, would have compelled the Village of Palm Springs (the “Village”) to produce law enforcement records relating to a juvenile investigation. We hold that the Village was not required to produce the requested records, and affirm.

Harvard is seeking records of the Village’s law enforcement investigation of an incident between her son and another minor which did not result in any criminal charges. Specifically, Harvard is seeking a copy of the juvenile offense…