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New Jersey Government Records Council (“GRC”)
What to do if your request for a record has been denied


The New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.) permits a person who believes that he or she has been unlawfully denied access to a public record either to file a complaint with the GRC or to file suit in Superior Court to challenge the decision and compel disclosure. This poster describes the procedures for taking such actions.

To file a complaint with the GRC:

  • Visit the GRC’s website at www.nj.gov/grc for information and to register your complaint. In the alternative, you may contact the GRC by telephone at 1-866-850-0511 or by e-mail at government.records@dca.nj.gov.
  • When you file the written complaint, the GRC will offer both you and the public agency non-adversarial, impartial mediation. If mediation is not accepted or is not successful, the GRC will investigate the complaint.
  • In some cases, the GRC can award attorney’s fees to a complainant or impose a fine against a records custodian.
  • There is no fee to file a complaint with the GRC.

To file a complaint in Superior Court:

  • A requestor may start a summary (expedited) lawsuit in the Superior Court. A written complaint and order to show cause must be filed with the court.
  • The court requires a filing fee, and you must serve the lawsuit papers on the appropriate parties.
  • The court will schedule a hearing to resolve the dispute.
  • If you disagree with the court’s decision, you may appeal the decision to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
  • If you are successful, you may be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees.
  • You may wish to consult with an attorney to learn about initiating and pursuing a summary lawsuit in the Superior Court.
  • Filing suit in Superior Court may result in a faster resolution, because the courts adjudicate cases every day, whereas the GRC only meets once a month.

SOURCE: Government Records Council, P.O. Box 819, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0819

Public Information Office
Arthur Lewis Administration Building
45 Ranoldo Terrace
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0391
Phone: (856) 429-5600
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Nina Baratti
Public Information Officer
nbaratti@chclc.org

 

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