Douglas County Clerk of the District Court Jury List Request
| Tracking # |
R000881-100924 |
| Submitted | Oct. 9, 2024 |
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From: Mercy Loyo
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act I hereby request the following records:
The following materials regarding the compilation and composition of the state’s master jury list:
All current policies and procedures regarding how the current master jury list was compiled and how often master jury lists are reviewed and updated. Please name all source lists (driver’s license records, voter registration lists, etc) that were utilized in creating the current master jury list.
All reports, databases, spreadsheets, or equivalent materials regarding the composition of the current master jury list. Please include the total number of individuals on the current master jury list and all relevant demographic data, including but not limited to the race, age and gender of individuals that comprise the current master jury list.
In the event that there are any fees for obtaining or copying these records, please inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. Should the fees exceed $100, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees as I am requesting the information on behalf of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of how master jury lists are created. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
If possible, please provide the requested documents electronically. However, if this is not feasible, please inform me of the available methods for obtaining these records. Further, if you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information concerning when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption that justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within the timeframe required by the statute.
From:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Douglas County, Nebraska. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 10/9/2024, and given the reference number R000881-100924 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act I hereby request the following records:
The following materials regarding the compilation and composition of the state’s master jury list:
All current policies and procedures regarding how the current master jury list was compiled and how often master jury lists are reviewed and updated. Please name all source lists (driver’s license records, voter registration lists, etc) that were utilized in creating the current master jury list.
All reports, databases, spreadsheets, or equivalent materials regarding the composition of the current master jury list. Please include the total number of individuals on the current master jury list and all relevant demographic data, including but not limited to the race, age and gender of individuals that comprise the current master jury list.
In the event that there are any fees for obtaining or copying these records, please inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. Should the fees exceed $100, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees as I am requesting the information on behalf of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of how master jury lists are created. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
If possible, please provide the requested documents electronically. However, if this is not feasible, please inform me of the available methods for obtaining these records. Further, if you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information concerning when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption that justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within the timeframe required by the statute.
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From: Douglas County Clerk
RE: Public Records Request created on October 09, 2024, Reference # R000881-100924
Dear MuckRock.com,
The Douglas County, Nebraska received a public records request from you on October 09, 2024. You requested the following:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act I hereby request the following records:
The following materials regarding the compilation and composition of the state’s master jury list:
All current policies and procedures regarding how the current master jury list was compiled and how often master jury lists are reviewed and updated. Please name all source lists (driver’s license records, voter registration lists, etc) that were utilized in creating the current master jury list.
All reports, databases, spreadsheets, or equivalent materials regarding the composition of the current master jury list. Please include the total number of individuals on the current master jury list and all relevant demographic data, including but not limited to the race, age and gender of individuals that comprise the current master jury list.
In the event that there are any fees for obtaining or copying these records, please inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. Should the fees exceed $100, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees as I am requesting the information on behalf of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of how master jury lists are created. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
If possible, please provide the requested documents electronically. However, if this is not feasible, please inform me of the available methods for obtaining these records. Further, if you expect a significant delay in responding to this request, please contact me with information concerning when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption that justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within the timeframe required by the statute.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
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In reference to your records request, I require additional time to respond. This is due to the possible large number of responsive records and based on the need to search, identify, possibly redact and then determine whether any of the information requested is statutorily exempt from disclosure.
Accordingly, I estimate that by 10/16/2024, I will either provide a cost estimate or I will provide you copies of the responsive records.
Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
William Rooney III
Deputy County Attorney
Douglas County Attorney's Office
From: Douglas County Clerk
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To Whom It May Concern:
Please see the attached letter from Deputy Douglas County Attorney Amy Garreans explaining the current disposition of your records request.
Respectfully,
Keelan Edwards, BS
Legal Assistant
Douglas County Justice Center
1717 Harney Street, Suite 600
Omaha, NE 68183
From: Douglas County Clerk
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To Whom It May Concern:
Please see the attached letter from Douglas County Clerk of the District Court Chrystal Rhoades regarding your records request.
Respectfully,
Keelan Edwards, BS
Legal Assistant
Douglas County Justice Center
1717 Harney Street, Suite 600
Omaha, NE 68183
