Andrew R. Halko wrote:

I have a document that is a few folder layers deep in my site. I want to setup specific permissions for the document in that folder that don't acquire higher level permissions. From what I read, getting the security permissions with python on an object will get local roles, but will go high if they don't exist. I only want to know the local roles.

Go to the security tab of the object, uncheck the 'Acquire permissions settings' box for the permissions you are concerned about... Chris