Indiana Public Access Chief Issues First Advisory Opinions
Indiana's top public access official, Public Access Counselor Jennifer Ruby, has issued her first two advisory opinions and resolved over 30 other complaints so far this year.
Ruby's opinions come with reminders of the recent limits on her powers, as lawmakers in 2024 narrowed the source material for non-binding opinions to the "plain text" of public access laws and valid Indiana court rulings.
Ruby made her opinion-writing debut with repeated reminders of recent limits on her powers.
Her first months in office were marked by complaints of nonresponsiveness, but she has now taken steps to address these issues.
- Issued first two advisory opinions
- Resolved over 30 other complaints this year
- Reminders of limits on her powers due to 2024 law changes
Author's summary: Indiana's Public Access Counselor issues first advisory opinions.