Indiana Open Door Law

Question 1

Notice Requirement

Answer 1

Public notice of meetings or executive sessions must be given AT LEAST 48 HOURS before the meeting

Question 2

Agenda, Memoranda, and Minutes

Answer 2

Agency must:

(1) Post copy of agenda at entrance of meeting location;
(2) Keep memoranda including specific information; and
(3) Make memoranda available to public within reasonable period after the meeting

Question 3

Violations of IODL

Answer 3

Any person may file action for violation of IODL to:

(1) Obtain declaratory judgment;
(2) Enjoin violations of IODL; or
(3) Void any policy/action in violation of IODL

Question 4

Attorney’s Fees and Litigation Expenses

Answer 4

Must be awarded if:

(1) P prevails; or
(2) D prevails and action was frivolous