Riemers v. City of Grand Forks

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] Roland Riemers appeals from the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order for judgment 1 that awarded the City of Grand Forks (“the City”) summary judgment on his request for open records. We affirm.

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[¶2] On April 4, 2005, Riemers requested access to evidence logs and other information relating to an officer-involved shooting from the Grand Forks Police Department (“GFPD”). The GFPD refused access, telling Riemers that the information could not be released until the shooting victim’s trial ended. Riemers then requested access to the information in writing. The…