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Time Frame to Respond to Record Requests

Time Frame to Respond to Record Requests Q: I submitted a public records request on July 5th, and I received a reply that 1) said they received my request 2) stated my original request in italics and 3) said “It is our intent to respond to your request to the extent required by law.” And nothing more.  That letter was post-marked on the 11th and I have not received any follow-up information. What should I

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Copies of Tapes for Public Record Requests

Copies of Tapes for Public Record Requests Q: Re: CPRA request for audio taped record of open meeting: I have submitted a request for copies of tapes made of 3 open Hospital Board meetings, held within 3 weeks of each other. I submitted the request well before 30 days had passed from the first meeting, and before the minutes had been transcribed or approved by the Board (in fact, the minutes have not yet been

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Inspect vs. Request, and Proposals as Public Records

Inspect vs. Request, and Proposals as Public Records Q: I’d like to know if proposals made to cities in response to a request for proposals are public records. Also, I’ve heard that there is no 10-day waiting period if someone simply asks to inspect a record, and does not ask for copies in a PRA. Is that true? A: Under the Public Records Act, all documents created, owned, or maintained by a public agency are

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Must I pay for copying in advance?

Must I pay for copying in advance? Q: I recently received a reply to a public records request. I am concerned by a line in the letter that requires advance payment for copies of public records. This is fully reasonable if the agency tells the requestor the amount owed, and requires payment, before the documents are photocopied. However, I just heard a horror story of a state agency requiring hundreds of dollars as an up

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Can I insist on the original record?

Can I insist on the original record? Q: I have for many years inspected and made copies of original documents after recordation at the County Recorder’s Office. This is part of my business. Now the county has cut off my access to these original papers, saying they are not public records. The county is now selling record copies on CD for about $500 per month. Their copies lose much information of interest to me (for

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