Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition

06/17/2026

A Colorado DA's office unilaterally canceled a records request after more than 14 months. “This request is being closed due to the age of the request,” the requester was told in an email.

For Zansberg, the story of his unilaterally terminated records request highlights a systemic problem with CCJRA that many requesters face: Unlike CORA, which requires the production of records “not readily available” within three working days unless extenuating circumstances apply, CCJRA does no...

06/04/2026

CFOIC has updated its free online guide to Colorado's sunshine laws to reflect 2026 legislative changes, including adjustments to the statute governing the release of police bodycam and dashcam footage.

Welcome to the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s “Guide to Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws.”Previously published in booklet format, this online version of CFOIC’s sunshine laws guide is more comprehensive, searchable, indexed by topic and kept up to date.

06/03/2026

“Judicial records belong to the American people; they are public, not private, documents.”

That ruling should be reversed because Meyer failed to apply the presumption of public access outlined in case law, the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure and Chief Justice Directive 05-01, the judicial branch’s court records policy, argues CFOIC’s appellate brief.

05/28/2026

Colorado Transparency News: A "duty to redact"; 2026 legislative session wrap-up; redaction of elected officials' personal information; reporting requirements for Denver lobbyists; Aurora police communications; DPS CORA policy; social media banning; more.

Newsletter of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition

05/26/2026

A case in the Court of Appeals about the redaction of public records “presents a simple but monumental question for the future of government transparency in Colorado,” the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition says in an amicus brief.

A case in the Court of Appeals about the redaction of public records “presents a simple but monumental question for the future of government transparency in Colorado,” the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition says in an amicus brief.

05/19/2026

The nonpartisan Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition educates journalists and the public at large about their rights under Colorado’s open-government laws. It promotes freedom of the press, open courts and open access to government records and meetings at the state and local level.

Welcome to the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s “Guide to Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws.”Previously published in booklet format, this online version of CFOIC’s sunshine laws guide is more comprehensive, searchable, indexed by topic and kept up to date.

05/19/2026

"City council approved an 'emergency' amended resolution to restrict public communications from the Aurora Police Department, including social media posts, mugshots and press releases."

“Let’s call this exactly what it is — a direct attack on our police chief, to muzzle our police and to make our city less safe."

05/15/2026

On May 7, 2026, the Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition and the Denver Press Club ...

05/14/2026

CFOIC's session wrap-up: Efforts to weaken the Colorado Open Records Act and give an open meetings law exemption to the state Public Utilities Commission fell short during the 2026 session of the General Assembly, which ended Wednesday.

Efforts to weaken the Colorado Open Records Act and give an open meetings law exemption to the state Public Utilities Commission fell short during the 2026 session of the General Assembly.

05/13/2026

State lawmakers are adding themselves and many other government officials in Colorado to the list of “protected persons” who, for safety reasons, can get their home addresses and other personal information removed from public records posted on the internet.

State lawmakers are adding themselves and many other government officials in Colorado to the list of “protected persons” who, for safety reasons, can get their home addresses and other personal information removed from public records posted on the internet.