Access To Governors Records - State Statutes And The Use Of Executive-Privilege

    Authors

    E. M. Bush

    Comments

    Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at STARS@ucf.edu

    Keywords

    Communication

    Abstract

    This study looks at open records laws in all fifty states to determine where governors' records are open. The study also examines state appellate case law regarding access to records and governors' use of executive privilege. Reasons behind the executive privilege theory and the advantages and disadvantages for the public are explored. Recent cases in California, Alaska, and Virginia indicate a change in the type of material governors seek to protect using executive privilege. State courts have protected factual material such as appointment files, schedules, and phone bills, rather than just deliberative material.

    Journal Title

    Journalism Quarterly

    Volume

    71

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-1994

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    135

    Last Page

    144

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1994NQ80000013

    ISSN

    0196-3031

    Share

    COinS