140 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 001 - Confidentiality of Records under the Fair Housing Act

001.01 Conciliation Records

001.01A Conciliation Agreement. Each fully executed conciliation agreement made is a public record unless the parties otherwise agree and the Commission determines that disclosure is not required to further the purposes of the Act.

001.01B Conciliation Proceedings. Except as provided in 001.01A:

001.01B1 nothing said or done in the course of conciliation may be made public or used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding under the Act without the written consent of the persons concerned.

001.01B2 all records compiled in the course of conciliation are exempt from public disclosure.

001.02 Investigation Records

001.03 Records of Hearings

The transcript and record of hearing on any contested case is a public record, except for any evidence received in camera pursuant to the Rules of Practice and Procedure, 144 NAC 1 - 007.02A, or otherwise protected under the rules applicable to civil cases in Nebraska district courts pursuant to section 20-336(1) of the Act, or under state public records laws.

001.04 Dismissals

An order dismissing a charge is subject to public disclosure under sections 20-333(1)(c) and 20-337(7) of the Act.

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140 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 001