State ex rel. Glasgow v. Jones

{¶ 1} This is an original action for a writ of mandamus to compel a state representative to provide copies of e-mail messages, text messages, and correspondence she sent or received over a general period of time in her official capacity as a representative of the Ohio General Assembly. Because the records request was overly broad and relator has not established his entitlement to the requested extraordinary relief, we deny the writ.

Background

{¶ 2} Respondent Shannon Jones is the representative for the 67th District in the Ohio House of Representatives. Along with respondent Representative…