K. Patrick Douglas v. Office of The State Courts Administrator

Mr. K. Patrick Douglas (“Douglas”) appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Cole County, Missouri (“trial court”), granting the Office of the State Courts Administrator’s (“OSCA”) motion for judgment on the pleadings. Because the notice of appeal to this Court was not timely filed, the appeal is dismissed.

Factual and Procedural Background

Pursuant to Missouri’s “Sunshine Law” and Court Operating Rule 2, Douglas made numerous requests to OSCA that he be provided a report of all civil and criminal case “data elements.” OSCA denied the request on the grounds that the information sought…