May 23, 2003

Ms. Rebecca F. Vann
Assistant County Attorney
Henderson County
Henderson County Courthouse Room 100
Athens, Texas 75751

OR2003-3487

Re: Request for a copy of the police investigation on a juvenile case that was never filed, to include witness statements and interviews relating to a shooting that occurred on 09-08-01 regarding case # C01-31322.

Dear Ms. Vann:

The Office of the Attorney General has received your request for a ruling and assigned your request ID# 184281.

After reviewing your arguments and the submitted information, we have determined that your request does not present a novel or complex issue. Thus, we are addressing your claims in a memorandum opinion. You claim that the requested information may be withheld from the requestor. We have considered your arguments and the submitted information and have determined that in accordance with section 58.007 of the Family Code, you must withhold the requested information.

For more information on the cited exception, as well as information on the rights and obligations of governmental bodies and requestors, please refer to open government information contained on the Office of the Attorney General website at www.oag.state.tx.us. You may also contact our Open Government Hotline at 1-877-OPENTEX.

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cc: Mr. Phil Leotta
P.O. Box 905
Jacksonville, Illinois 62651
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