Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Access to records

  • 19-09-2009 12:19pm
    #1
    sogood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know if a person who has been through the legal system, via, charge, arrest, court etc having been legally represented throughout, have any right to access to any or all of the pertinent files/ documentation etc. held either by the guards or the solicitor. Given that the case is finished with, sentencing etc and its history now. The solicitor in question is not very approachable, and never has been, so any request there may well be met with silence or a brick wall.Would the freedom of information act apply in this situation?
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    sogood wrote: »
    Would the freedom of information act apply in this situation?
    Probably.

    Write them a brief letter asking them for a copy of your file and for them to advise you of the cost involved.


  • #3
    sogood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭sogood


    Thanks for that reply, though from what I know, I'd expect a letter to the solicitors in question would be met with either indifference or a hefty fee!

    Thanks anyway again


  • #4
    Carawaystick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭Carawaystick


    Maybe data protection rules might apply 6.35 max fee if it does. Check their website and give them a ring if you can't figure out from the website, they're fairly helpful on the phone.


Advertisement