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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 14.37.02.02" title_num="14" subtitle_num="37" chapter_num="02" heading="Documents.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An applicant or custodian requesting dispute resolution through the Office shall provide the Office with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A copy of the applicant’s written request for public records;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The custodian’s 10-day letter, if applicable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The custodian’s final response, if any; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A brief description of the dispute.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An applicant or custodian may provide the Office with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Any records produced to the applicant by the custodian; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any relevant correspondence between the applicant and custodian.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Upon the Office’s request, an applicant or custodian may provide the Office with any other documents that the Ombudsman believes may facilitate the mediation process.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Upon receipt of all necessary information and documents, and subject to Regulation .05 of this chapter, the Office shall open a file as soon as practicable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The failure of an applicant or custodian who is requesting dispute resolution to provide the Office with the documents identified in §A of this regulation may result in the Office declining to open a file.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>