public records exception

The public records exception allows certain government-held documents—like reports, emails, or files—to be kept private during ongoing investigations or when disclosure could harm public safety or privacy. Essentially, it means that some information isn’t openly accessible until a specific process is complete or the risk is lowered. This helps protect sensitive details while balancing transparency with privacy and security concerns. Once the relevant situation or investigation concludes, the records may become accessible to the public unless other laws keep them confidential.