Regulation .01 Ombudsman’s Review of Disputed Public Records.
Regulation .01 Ombudsman’s Review of Disputed Public Records.LinkCopy Citation
A.
When the dispute involves a custodian’s application of an exemption to a public record or part of a public record, the Ombudsman may request the custodian to submit the disputed public record or part of a public record to the Ombudsman for review.
B.
A custodian may not be compelled to disclose to the Ombudsman a public record or part of a public record in the custodian’s custody.
C.
A custodian’s voluntary submission of a public record or part of a public record for review under this chapter may not be construed as a waiver of:
(1)
Any privilege held by the custodian; or
(2)
Any assertion of confidentiality under the Act.