Open Records Requests Form

To submit an open records request, please complete the form below. You may be contacted by a member of our staff if additional information is needed.

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Requestor's Name *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I would like to: *

inspect and copy the following records

obtain copies of the following records

In order to reduce administrative and copying charges, please provide as much detail as possible in the description of the records that you are requesting: *

Choose how you wish to review/receive documents: *

I would like to review the documents within three business days of this request if the records are available

I would like to receive copies of the documents within three business days of this request if the records are available

I do not need the documents/access within three business days, but would like to review the documents/receive the copies of the documents by the date below:

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Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-18-71, under the law, “an agency shall utilize the most economical means reasonably calculated to identify and produce responsive, non-excluded documents. The charge for the search, retrieval, or redaction of records shall not exceed the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid full-time employee who, in the reasonable discretion of the custodian of the records, has the necessary skill and training to perform the request; provided, however, that no charge shall be made for the first quarter hour.” O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(c)(1). In addition, according to O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(c)(2), copying charges are not to exceed $0.10 per page or the actual cost of other media if electronic records are produced. If costs are estimated to exceed $25.00 you will be notified within three business days. O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(d). Advance payment is not required unless costs will exceed $500.00. See O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(d). If the request is denied in whole or in part, Banks County will justify all redactions by reference to the exemptions in the Act, specifying code section, subsection and paragraph. O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(d). Requested records will be provided within the three-day limit or written reasons why the records are unavailable in this time period will be given along with a timetable for their production. O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(b)(1)(A).