What information is NOT required in an OPRA request?

In an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request, the goal is to ensure transparency and public access to government records. While the request must identify specific records, specify the type of records being requested, and include the requester’s contact information to facilitate communication and provide responses, personal opinions of the requester are not necessary for fulfilling the OPRA requirements.

Personal opinions do not contribute to the clarity or specificity of the request and are unrelated to the legal framework surrounding public access to records. Therefore, including opinions would not aid in identifying or processing the records requested under OPRA. This distinction emphasizes the focus of the law on access to factual records rather than subjective commentary.