This citation is used to support the principle that a public agency cannot provide access to a record that does not exist or that it does not possess. The decision follows the reasoning established in 07-ORD-190 regarding the limitations of an agency's obligation under the Open Records Act when no relevant records can be found.
07-ORD-190 was Followed by 18-ORD-098
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The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.