Arizona § 28-449 - Information requests for public records
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-449 — Information requests for public records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-449. Information requests for public records
A. The director may designate as custodian of the department's public records as many employees of the department as the director deems necessary.
B. A person who requests a copy of or information from a public record designated pursuant to section 28-447 shall present personal identification and state the reason for making the request. The department shall verify the name and address of the person making the request by requiring the person to produce information the department determines is necessary to ensure that the name and address of the person are the person's true name and address.
C. The department may supply the requested information by mail or electronically.
D. The department shall maintain a file of requests for information for six months. The department shall maintain the file by the name of the person whose record was requested.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-449
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-449 cover?
Section 28-449 ("Information requests for public records") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 28-449?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-449" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 28-449 apply to my situation?
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