In Re: Pub. Records Request to Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep't

Summary

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of LVMPD's petition because LVMPD is not a municipality authorized to proceed under the Judicial Confirmation Law. It also held that the Nevada Public Records Act does not permit a governmental entity to bypass the Act's mandatory disclosure procedures by seeking declaratory relief, making amendment futile. The court further affirmed dismissal of Mayorga's answer and counterclaim because she was not a party against whom a counterclaim could be asserted, was not an adverse party for declaratory relief, and was barred by issue preclusion.