Confidential Law Enforcement Investigatory Records (CLEIRs)

A closer look at what types of "law enforcement" records may be exempted from disclosure under the Public Records Act, how long that exemption may apply, and what types of public offices are able to claim this exemption.

Public Records 101

Understanding the Public Records Act begins with first understanding the two seemingly basic, yet sometimes complicated terms "public record" and "public office".

Executive Sessions to Consult With Legal Counsel

An overview of when, under the Open Meetings Act, a public body may enter into an executive session for the purpose of meeting with its legal counsel, and what topics the public body may discuss with its legal counsel during that executive session.

How to Make a Public Records Request

An overview of public records requesters' rights and public offices' obligations under the Public Records Act, including practical tips for making a proper public records request.

Executive Sessions to Discuss Personnel Matters

Discussion of what personnel matters are acceptable topics in an executive session under the Open Meetings Act, as well as potential problem areas that arise for public bodies seeking to discuss personnel matters in executive session.

Steubenville Drug Abuse Community Forum

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine visited the Pugliese Center in Steubenville to hold a drug abuse community forum.

Twenty-Six Arrested in Connection with Drug Trafficking Investigation

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, Gallia County Sheriff Joseph Browning, Gallipolis Police Chief Clinton Patterson, Middleport Police Chief Bruce Swift, Meigs County Prosecutor Colleen Williams, and Gallia County Prosecutor Jeff Adkins announced today that 26 individuals have been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in southeast Ohio. Warrants have been issued for an additional 17 individuals.

Agents with the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia and Meigs Counties, which includes authorities from the above mentioned agencies, arrested the 26 suspects on a total of 51 charges in Meigs and Gallia counties this week.

The investigation involves the trafficking and/or possession of several drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, LSD, and several types of prescription drugs.