Does anybody know if findings have to be made public?

[GUNTERSVOL]

I am really wanting to see the evidence of both the internal and the NCAA investigations. Since it is the athletic department and the NCAA, does it have to be made public upon request or not? I don't do law stuff and don't know who has standing to get it if does OR does not get into the legal system.

 

[evergreen15]

I am really wanting to see the evidence of both the internal and the NCAA investigations. Since it is the athletic department and the NCAA, does it have to be made public upon request or not? I don't do law stuff and don't know who has standing to get it if does OR does not get into the legal system.

I saw an episode of Matlock once, so I'm practically an expert... I believe all would have to be made public due to Tennessee being a public university.

 

[NATHAN05]

I saw an episode of Matlock once, so I'm practically an expert... I believe all would have to be made public due to Tennessee being a public university.

Yep.........just about to type the same thing

 

[tnutater]

I saw an episode of Matlock once, so I'm practically an expert... I believe all would have to be made public due to Tennessee being a public university.

I stayed at Holiday Inn Express so I would say so.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

I saw an episode of Matlock once, so I'm practically an expert... I believe all would have to be made public due to Tennessee being a public university.

What has me worried is that the initial dealings are with the NCAA and not sure if sunshine laws cover them and the athletic dept. I have been hoping they will have to be shared, redacted for kids names maybe, but not sure. Since so much of the dept. funds come from donations and their budget is separate from the academic side i just don't know. That is the reason for the call out to the smart guys in that area.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Short answer is, yes. Probably. Unless this investigation falls under the exemption rule (I have no idea if it, or parts of it, would...maybe the parts that named specific students would have to be redacted).

Couple of sources for you:

Tennessee Open Records Act

The Tennessee Open Records Act is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of government bodies at all levels. Records in the possession of public agencies in Tennessee are open to perusal by the public unless they are specifically exempted by statute or case law. Records are defined as any documents, no matter the physical form which are "made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any governmental agency."

Any citizen of Tennessee can request public records and a statement of purpose is not required. The Tennessee Open Records Act does not restrict the use of records and allows seven days to respond to records requests.

Exempt: Medical records of patients in state institutions; some investigative records; public school student records; and some economic development issues, such as land acquisition.

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Public Records

Public Records Rules of the University of Tennessee →
(State of Tennessee Chapter 1720-01-11)

The UT System Office of Communications and Marketing handles requests for public records specific to the UT System Administration and for the entire UT System.

Along with complying with the Tennessee Public Records Act, the University aims to respond as efficiently and promptly as possible. Any Tennessee resident can request records made or received pursuant to law or in connection with the transaction of official University business.

Requests can be made verbally, through electronic mail, via fax or through the U.S. Postal Service or other means of physical delivery. Requests should be as specific as possible and can be made during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Our office reserves the right to confirm Tennessee residency.

Use the link below to make a request for records specific to the UT System Administration and for the entire UT System:

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Cheers. Let us know what you get back!

 

[Ratvol]

If I’m not mistaken, the cheating coaches must serve 30 days in the electric chair for crimes committed.

Go VOLS

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Short answer is, yes. Probably. Unless this investigation falls under the exemption rule (I have no idea if it, or parts of it, would...maybe the parts that named specific students would have to be redacted).

Couple of sources for you:

Tennessee Open Records Act

The Tennessee Open Records Act is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of government bodies at all levels. Records in the possession of public agencies in Tennessee are open to perusal by the public unless they are specifically exempted by statute or case law. Records are defined as any documents, no matter the physical form which are "made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any governmental agency."

Any citizen of Tennessee can request public records and a statement of purpose is not required. The Tennessee Open Records Act does not restrict the use of records and allows seven days to respond to records requests.

Open Records Act Tenn. CodeAnn. 10-7-503 et seq.

Exempt: Medical records of patients in state institutions; some investigative records; public school student records; and some economic development issues, such as land acquisition.

~ ~ ~

Public Records

Public Records Rules of the University of Tennessee →
(State of Tennessee Chapter 1720-01-11)

The UT System Office of Communications and Marketing handles requests for public records specific to the UT System Administration and for the entire UT System.

Along with complying with the Tennessee Public Records Act, the University aims to respond as efficiently and promptly as possible. Any Tennessee resident can request records made or received pursuant to law or in connection with the transaction of official University business.

Requests can be made verbally, through electronic mail, via fax or through the U.S. Postal Service or other means of physical delivery. Requests should be as specific as possible and can be made during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Our office reserves the right to confirm Tennessee residency.

Use the link below to make a request for records specific to the UT System Administration and for the entire UT System:

~ ~ ~

Cheers. Let us know what you get back!

Thanks for this info. So the big question now is the Athletic Department a government body. The reason I ask that is I seem to remember that the department used to make donations to the general fund, not transfers within the university financial system. Time will tell. On the other hand the AD himself is an employee... so I simply have no clue.

 

[orangemadam]

If the findings are not a matter of public record while the investigation is ongoing, then they won't be available for about 4-5 years. i.e. the NCAA investigation of the blueblood basketball programs are still going on after 3+ years.