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The document is a request form for accessing public records under the Georgia Open Records Act. It requires the requestor to provide personal information and details about the records sought, including the date of occurrence. The form stipulates that requested documents should be made available within three business days, outlines procedures for denial of requests, and includes options for document pickup or mailing.

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What is Georgias open records Act?

Under the Georgia Open Records Act, All public records shall be open for personal inspection and copying, except those which by order of a court of this state or by law are specifically exempted from disclosure. As communication methods have evolved, meeting these requirements has become more complex and time-

What are exemptions from the Georgia open records Act?

Records in the Georgia Open Records Act that are exempt are records related to the provision of staff services to individual members of the General Assembly by the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office, the Senate Research Office, or the House Research Office, or GIS Data.

What is an example of an open records request in Georgia?

Under the Georgia Open Records Act 50.18. 70 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that [Describe the records or information sought with enough detail for the public agency to respond. Be as specific as your knowledge of the available records will allow.

Which of the following is not a public record under the Georgia open records Act?

What types of records are exempt from the Open Records Act? Any record required by the federal government to be kept confidential. Medical or veterinary records or similar files, the disclosure of which would be an invasion of personal privacy. Certain records pertaining to law enforcement and prosecutions.

How much does the Georgia open records Act charge?

Information on Fees It is permitted under the Georgia Open Records Act that an agency can charge $0.25 per page for copying costs, and more if specifically required by law. Search, retrieval and other administrative costs can also be charged but must be in the most economical means available, O.C.G.A. 50-18-71(c).

What is the new record restriction law in Georgia?

Before this new law, almost all convictions stayed on your record for life. As of 2021, you can now petition the court to restrict and seal (expunge) certain convictions from your record. Many pardoned felonies are included.

What is the Georgia Open Meetings Act?

The Open Meetings Act (O.C.G.A. 50-14-1) provides that an agency may not hold a meeting covered under the Act without having provided due notice of the time and place of the meeting, a preliminary agenda of the meeting and the publication of summary and final minutes of the meeting afterwards.

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