security video
Submitted | Sept. 10, 2018 |
Due | Dec. 13, 2018 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Penny Allen
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All security video on Monday, Aug 13th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
9th floor/9C of State of Michigan Probate Court County of Kent
180 Ottawa NW Suite 2500
Grand Rapids, Mich
Please provide all security footage from any cameras and angles viewing the area around Judge Murkowski's court room to include the sitting area across from courtroom doors.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Penny Allen
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 10, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Penny Allen
Hello,
I would like to amend the time frame in the interest of reducing the cost. I also need to move the start time back slightly. Can you please quote me what the fee would be for the video from 1:45pm to 2:15pm and I will promptly send payment.
Thank you.
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
From: Penny Allen
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $53.82 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Penny Allen
Hello,
I have arranged a check be sent. Because the fee is the same regardless of cutting down the time, please include from
1:45pm to 2:45pm
All security video on Monday, Aug 13th
9th floor/9C of State of Michigan Probate Court County of Kent
180 Ottawa NW Suite 2500
Grand Rapids, Mich
Please provide all security footage from any cameras and angles viewing the area around Judge Murkowski's court room to include the sitting area across from courtroom doors.
Thank you so much for you help with this request!
From: Penny Allen
Hello,
A check (#2004) of $53.82 was mailed to you on November 9, 2018. It is now December 03, 2018. Please confirm what is needed to get this request fulfilled.
Very truly yours,
Penny Allen
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
Hello,
The check was received at this office and the video was mailed to:
MuckRock News
Dept MR 60610
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
Deputy Kathleen Butts
Kent County Freedom of Information Coordinator
Kent County Sheriff's Office
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From: Penny Allen
Hello,
What format was it mailed in? To date, we have not received it. Is it possible to submit it to us electronically?
Thank you,
Penny Allen
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
This was burned to a dvd, mailed to:
MuckRock News
Dept MR 60610
411 A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
From: Kent County Probate Court, Security Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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Responsive Documents
From: Penny Allen
Hello,
The video that I received is not responsive to this request. The original request was for: all security footage from any cameras and angles viewing the area around Judge Murkowski's court room to include the sitting area across from courtroom doors.
This request has been unnecessarily delayed and has not been completed. The requested footage was not provided. Please provide all video from the area around Judge Murkowski's court room to include the sitting area across from the courtroom doors. Please interpret this to mean outside the courtroom, in the hallway or public entry areas. Around the courtroom; Not 'inside' the courtroom.
Please provide the footage in electronic format uploaded or in the case a cd is the only format available please send that directly to the following address to avoid further delay:
PO Box 1894
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Thank you,
Penny Allen
From: Penny Allen
Hello,
I am following up on this request. The video that I received is not responsive to this request. The original request was for: all security footage from any cameras and angles viewing the area around Judge Murkowski's court room to include the sitting area across from courtroom doors.
The requested footage was not provided. Please provide all video from the area around Judge Murkowski's court room to include the sitting area across from the courtroom doors. Please interpret this to mean OUTSIDE the courtroom, in the HALLWAY or PUBLIC ENTRY areas. Around the courtroom; Not 'inside' the courtroom.
Please provide the footage in electronic format uploaded or in the case a cd is the only format available please send that directly to the following address to avoid further unnecessary delay:
PO Box 1894
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Thank you,
Penny Allen
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