The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Ransom County Commission.

27 Jan The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Ransom County Commission.

January 27, 2026

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BISMARCK, ND – Lynn Gonzalez requested an opinion from this office under N. D. C. C. § 44-04-21.1 asking whether the Ransom County Commission violated N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18 by requiring Ms. Gonzalez to sign a document for receipt of open records.

The Commission violated N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18 by requiring Ms. Gonzalez to sign an acknowledgment as a condition of receiving open records.

Link to opinion 2026-O-03

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