Open Records Training Seminar

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Law, all state, county, and municipal records, except those specifically exempted from being open to inspection by the general public, shall be open for a personal inspection by any citizen of this state at a reasonable time and place. It is those records not subject to public disclosure or portions of records that must be redacted that raises questions. It is critical that law enforcement be as well informed as possible regarding the laws governing the access of the public to the information that government has.

Due to the overwhelming requests for training on this topic, GSA is offering an Open Records for Law Enforcement training. Presented by Cheryl Payton with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, this approximate 4-hour class is scheduled for May 10, 2023. Each student will receive a copy of the 2014 edition of Georgia Law Enforcement and the Open Records Act “blue book”.

There is no registration fee for this class. The class is limited to 68 students. Please register early.

Registration deadline: April 26, 2023

The location for this training is:

The GSA will NOT reserve a block of rooms for students for this event. However, if you need lodging, you may consider these area hotels for accommodations Hotel Accommodations must be sought by the student, requesting the hotel’s government rate. Recommended hotels are:

Wednesday, May 10 at: Georgia Sheriffs’ Association

• Registration
  7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
• Training
  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• You must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form.
• Registration deadline is April 26, 2023

Registration

Training

Visit this site after May 5th for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda, training materials, changes to class location or registration/training times, or other important information.