What is the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)?

The OPRA law replaced the previous “Right to Know Law” and governs the public’s access to government records in New Jersey.  OPRA was enacted in 2002 to give the public greater access to records maintained by public agencies in New Jersey by balancing the public’s interest in government records, respect for personal privacy, and the efficient process of government. OPRA is codified as N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.