Emails regarding the SAFE-T Act sent and received
| Submitted | Aug. 14, 2022 |
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Communications
From: Berwyn FOIA Requests
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
All Bureau County Board members' regarding the SAFE-T Act, sent and received between January and April of 2022
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,
Berwyn FOIA Requests
From: Bureau County Circuit Court
August 15, 2022
RE: FOIA REQUEST
Berwyn FOIA Requests
To Whom it May Concern,
I am in receipt of your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of information Act. Please be advised that your request for information is denied.
Both the Illinois courts and the Illinois Attorney General have determined that the Freedom of Information Act is not applicable to the judicial system. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a "non-judicial officer of the judiciary" and as such is a member of the Judicial Branch of State Government and therefore, exempt from the requirements of the Act. See, Copley Press, Inc., v Administrative Office of Courts, 271 Ill. App. 3d 548, 553; 641 N.E. 2d324, 327-28 (Second Dist. 1995); 1999 Ill. Atty.Gen. Op. 005 and 2007 Ill. Atty. Gen. Op. 002).
However, all court files are public records, and, unless impounded or sealed under state law or by court order, such files are available for public inspection. Therefore, you are welcome to view all court files not sealed or impounded. Files may be viewed any time during my office's hours, which are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies are available at $.50 per page for 1st 19 pages and $.25 thereafter. You may also look up cases on www.judici.com
Please feel free to contact my office at (815)872-2001 ext 564 if you have further questions.
Thank you,
Dawn Reglin
Bureau County Circuit Clerk