# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 03 — Records and Meetings

### Chapter 03 — Inspection and Copying under Public Information Act

#### Regulation .05 Request to Inspect.

*COMAR 16.03.03.05*

A. In General.

  (1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, a request to inspect a public record shall be made in writing.

  (2) A request need not be in writing if:

    (a) The record is of a type listed by the Secretary under Regulation .04B of this chapter; or

    (b) The custodian waives the requirement for a written request.

B. Contents of Written Request. A written request shall:

  (1) Reasonably identify, by brief description, the record sought;

  (2) Contain the applicant's name, address, and telephone number, as needed for the purpose of contacting the applicant; and

  (3) Be signed by the applicant.

C. Filing Written Request. The applicant shall address a written request to the custodian of the record sought.