Sec. 14.21.02.04. Response to Request

A. If the custodian decides to grant a written request for inspection, the custodian shall produce the record, or a copy, for inspection within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days from the date of receipt of the request.

B. If the custodian decides to deny the request, the custodian shall do so within 30 days of receipt of the written request and, immediately upon deciding to deny the request, shall notify the applicant of the denial. Any reasonably severable portion of a record shall be provided after deletion of those portions which may be withheld from disclosure. Within 10 working days of the denial, the custodian shall give the applicant a written statement that gives the reasons and legal authority for the denial and contains a notice of the remedies for review of the denial.

C. If a requested public record is not in the custody or control of the person to whom the written application is made, that person shall, within 10 working days of the receipt of the request, notify the applicant. If the person knows the name of the custodian of the record or the location or possible location of the record, this information shall also be given to the applicant.

D. With the consent of the applicant, any time limit imposed by §§A-C of this regulation may be extended for an additional period not to exceed 30 days.